Quite a few years ago, the guy in charge of the wine department at a local store somehow acquired a huge lot of Trapiche Broquel Bonarda which he sold for $2.50/bottle, $24/case. After trying it I ended up with a few bottles and then a case. I suspect it was slightly past peak, but it was still very good and an amazing value at that price.
Still have 5-6 bottles of Saddleback Charbono, have enjoyed those. Also have had some Tikal Patriota from Argentina in the past that was a Malbec/Bonarda blend. I just remember that one being black & blue fruit with a lot of earthiness. The Saddleback is a much brighter rendition.
Had a great Calistoga Charbono from the then Summers Winery in 2015. Drank the bottle I bought in 2020. Was interested in this offer until there were no rats. Would like to find more but that’s a hard task, especially in NEOH. Was given a bottle from a local wine store a few years ago - given away because he knew it was bad.
Quite a few years ago, the guy in charge of the wine department at a local store somehow acquired a huge lot of Trapiche Broquel Bonarda which he sold for $2.50/bottle, $24/case. After trying it I ended up with a few bottles and then a case. I suspect it was slightly past peak, but it was still very good and an amazing value at that price.
Drank a fair bit of Inglenook Charbono back in the 70’s.
Still have 5-6 bottles of Saddleback Charbono, have enjoyed those. Also have had some Tikal Patriota from Argentina in the past that was a Malbec/Bonarda blend. I just remember that one being black & blue fruit with a lot of earthiness. The Saddleback is a much brighter rendition.
Had a great Calistoga Charbono from the then Summers Winery in 2015. Drank the bottle I bought in 2020. Was interested in this offer until there were no rats. Would like to find more but that’s a hard task, especially in NEOH. Was given a bottle from a local wine store a few years ago - given away because he knew it was bad.
I’ve been drinking Charbono for >60 years…have had most of the vintages from Inglenook in the Daniels/Deuer era and many since.
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I recall more recently picking up a couple vintages of Buena Vista Charbono, The Count’s Selection, on an RPM tour as well.