The Crusher 2009 Petite Sirah is a strong value at $12.99

I've always been a fan of Petite Sirah ever since I enjoyed my first bottle of Carver Sutro at a friends house in San Francisco back in 2005. The grapes for this inky deep-purple colored wine come from the lesser known Clarksburg appellation in the Bay area. The blackberry jam, and raspberry fruit is nicely followed up with a surprising depth and concentration at this price point. One of my favorites in this price range.#petitesirah#thecrusher#don&sons

If you haven't tried Liberty School Cab for around $10....

The 2008-09 Liberty School cabernet sauvignon can be found in local grocery/liquor stores right now for around $10. (from their website)- "In the early 1980’s, Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles caught the attention of renowned Napa Valley vintner Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards.  In search of Cabernet for his second label, Liberty School, Wagner approached Hope Farms as a fruit source.  As growers over the next decade, the Hope family helped build the brand’s solid reputation for quality and value." Nice everyday wine, with black cherry, plum, decent depth and firm but nice tannins.#libertyschool#wine#cabernet