Wine of the Week: seeking out affordable and drinkable wines…
By Dave Buchanan | Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 09:29 AM
Wine of the Week:
In this all-too irregular feature, I’m seeking out affordable and drinkable wines, trying to keep the price around $10.
I recently tasted some samples from R&B Cellars of Alameda, Calif. Owner Kevin Brown is a jazz pianist and singer and the winery and its wines borrow on the rhythm and blues theme.
I tasted the Swingsville Zinfandel, Saxy Syrah and Serenade in Blanc Sauvignon Blanc. While all were quite pleasant, I most enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc ($13), with hints of grapefruit, melon and enough minerality to sparkle on the tongue.
According to the R&B Cellars Web site, the wines are available locally at Crossroads Wine & Spirits and Fisher’s Liquor Barn, Grand Junction, Colorado… Or go direct and purchase online…
