Niel Santofimia

Can't remember the vintage.  Probably after 2012, could have been as recent as 2015.  Second time we've had it.  It's not memorable.

~$9
3 / 5

Tisdale Cabernet Sauvignon NV

The Wine
Region: california
Vineyards: tisdale
Grapes: cabernet sauvignon
Oak: stainless steel
Price: $3

Tasting Notes
Look: light purple, grape juice

Smell: not appealing
Attack: unimpressive, acrid
Evolution: not tasty, unpleasurable, did not care to even try to look for flavors

Finish: "glad that's over"

Will not buy again unless for use in cooking.  We're using it to marinate beef for stew in the crock pot.  Tisdale is acceptable for cooking.  Not acceptable for drinking.

Tisdale Merlot NV

The Wine
Region: California
Vineyards: Tisdale Vineyards
Grapes: Merlot
Oak: ??? Probably none
Price: $4

Tasting Notes
Look: Light red or a translucent purple.
Smell: Fruity.
Attack: Immediately dry, you can taste the alcohol.
Evolution: Berries, mostly black cherry.
Finish: A little bitter, the flavor goes away but the dryness lingers.

This wine was on sale for cheap so we bought a bottle to cook with. We poured one glass to taste and the rest of the bottle went in a bag to marinate meat for boeuf a la bourguignonne. It's not the best merlot we've ever tasted, but it is definitely worth the money we paid. This is a great wine for cooking since it's cheaper than the cooking wine sold in grocery stores.