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I’m not a wine connoisseur. I understand about wine pairings and I know what flavors I like. But when it comes to bouquets and oak flavors and sniffing corks, I’m lost. There. I said it. I like wine, but I’m clueless. When I taste wine all I taste is wine. I can’t find the hint of apple or barrel flavors other wine drinkers pick out.

On the weekends my husband and I enjoy finding new wines and enjoying a glass or two in the evening after our son is in bed. We’re on a budget (renovating) so we’re not shopping for $50 bottles. Instead, we ask our wine distributor for recommendation for wines under $10 or $20.

I’m learning about all different kinds of wines, but I’m especially enjoying merlots. In fact, my husband found a merlot the two us enjoy – Redwood Creek Merlot. It’s not too strong and not too sweet and it fits our budget.  See the way I figure it, the wine snobs can sniff corks and talk about bouquets. I just know what I like, and that’s good enough for me.

Incidentally, we like Redwood Creeks chardonnay and pinot noir. If you decide to try it, tell me what you think. I don’t think you’ll be too disappointed.