Two Buck Chuck comparison tasting (San Francisco): Pale ruby color; nose fades very quickly but before it does it is kind of interesting, mildly complex, not all fruit (fading fruit); palate is medium-full bodied, slightly oxidized, thins out towards the end; finish is short. Interestingly enough, this nose is much more interesting than the 2012 version, though the palate is more unpleasant. 77
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This outperforms wines costing many times more, and at $2.99 (in my region) is rather effective at reducing average spend per bottle. For me, the wine is consistent. It isn't bashful aromatically, and is quite flavorful on the palate. The finish is non-existent but on the bright side it isn't harsh by any means. I think there's a lot of wine that costs $10 that is far worse than the Charles Shaw.
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Decent wine. Medium body, some burnt caramel on the nose, short finish. One dimensional but good for the price and ideal for a simple glass at home watching movies. Would buy again.
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tasted double blind. no idea what is was ahead of time. My least favorite of the bunch along with the Barefoot NV Cab. nose - vegetal. mouth - mellow, light to mid bodied, lots of green notes.
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This is very one dimensional, black cherry & clove, but for the price this is exceptional. I had this after I had two 90+ point malbecs and it held its own. Obviously not in the same class, but not totally offensive.
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Thought it would be fun to decant a 2-buck-chuck and it was better than I remember. It still tasted a lot like flavored sugar water and fake wine, but the nose was decent.
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1/2/2014 - aagrawal wrote: 77 Points
Two Buck Chuck comparison tasting (San Francisco): Pale ruby color; nose fades very quickly but before it does it is kind of interesting, mildly complex, not all fruit (fading fruit); palate is medium-full bodied, slightly oxidized, thins out towards the end; finish is short. Interestingly enough, this nose is much more interesting than the 2012 version, though the palate is more unpleasant. 77
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11/15/2009 - jawegs wrote: 78 Points
This is my staple cooking wine, makes great wine sauces. The remainder is OK to drink after 2 good bottles of something else.
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1/21/2009 - RobertDwyer wrote: 83 Points
This outperforms wines costing many times more, and at $2.99 (in my region) is rather effective at reducing average spend per bottle. For me, the wine is consistent. It isn't bashful aromatically, and is quite flavorful on the palate. The finish is non-existent but on the bright side it isn't harsh by any means. I think there's a lot of wine that costs $10 that is far worse than the Charles Shaw.
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1/10/2009 - mikepcarney wrote: 65 Points
For friends to drink who don't know wine. Also to cook with. It has its uses for $2.
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11/23/2008 - Alekos wrote: 82 Points
Decent wine. Medium body, some burnt caramel on the nose, short finish. One dimensional but good for the price and ideal for a simple glass at home watching movies. Would buy again.
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11/17/2008 - Noto Bene wrote: 82 Points
For $2.99 can't complain, very round smooth, simple and gulpable, it is what it is.
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10/12/2008 - soyhead wrote: 82 Points
tasted double blind. no idea what is was ahead of time. My least favorite of the bunch along with the Barefoot NV Cab. nose - vegetal. mouth - mellow, light to mid bodied, lots of green notes.
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6/12/2008 - jjlobi wrote: 78 Points
Tasted like fake fruit. Remember it's 3 bucks.
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5/16/2008 - manonthemoon wrote: 83 Points
This is very one dimensional, black cherry & clove, but for the price this is exceptional. I had this after I had two 90+ point malbecs and it held its own. Obviously not in the same class, but not totally offensive.
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4/24/2008 - jjlobi wrote: 80 Points
You can't really expect much at this price point. Was not offensive.
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2/15/2008 - MiscDebris wrote:
This inexpensive wine needs to be decanted. It is ruff, but gets better with air.
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12/27/2007 - rhpeters wrote: 80 Points
Thought it would be fun to decant a 2-buck-chuck and it was better than I remember. It still tasted a lot like flavored sugar water and fake wine, but the nose was decent.
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11/23/2007 - soyhead wrote: 78 Points
vegetal aromas
light grape juicy flavors
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11/21/2007 - jayaffdee wrote: 70 Points
bad raspberry juice...
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11/18/2007 - stranman wrote: 80 Points
Surprisingly drinkable. No funny after taste, but no finish either.
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10/29/2006 - Meinhardg wrote: 70 Points
Used to buy it to drink every day, bottle open 3-4 days. For a few dollars more there are better ones.
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