I keep this page to remind me what I like when I'm at Busch's shopping.  (I don't keep track of years figuring it's a lot of work to track and I'll give the benefit of the doubt to wines I've liked before :-)

Rex-Goliath Central Coast Merlot:  Oaky, good body, some tannins

Benziger Cabernet:  $15-$20 A reliable cabernet

St. Francis Zinfandel:  Unbeatable body- sometimes $15

Smoking Loon Merlot:  Smoky with lots of tannins.  It's not for everyone, but since I can sometimes get it for $7 or $8 a bottle I keep some on hand for me.

Rancho Zabaco Dancing Bull Zinfandel:  The quality depends on the year (or maybe my mood).  Sometimes this is on sale for under $10.

Bridlewood Syrah:  This was very full and mellow.  Tannins linger.  I thought it was on par with St. Francis Zinf.  I'm not sure of the price since it was a wine club selection.

Scott Harvey Zinfandel:  This was not as full bodied as I like, but overall a good wine.  It was $17 at the Wine Store.

Vina Robles Roseum:  Rose colored, fruity and dry.  This was good for a white wine.

Bodega Del Desetio Merlot (Argentina) A little bitter and smoky.  I liked it, but noted my experience with the family tells me it is not a good holiday wine.

Santa Martina Tosca Rosso:  This was one of the red selections at Buddy's pizza.  Full bodied, not as spicy as advertised, but on sale it is $9.99!

Trinchero Family Winery Cabernet:  Strange, but good.  It finished like a white.

New Age (Argentina) mutt white:  Almost embarrassing to like- melony with a hint of grapefruit.  A very easy to drink wine.

Martin Ray Cabernet:  SMOOOOOTH

Coppola Syrah:  I resisted trying Coppola wine thinking it might be over-hyped on his name.  This was on sale for $12 so I gave it a try.  Excellent body, smooth finish, fruity taste ( a little chalky on the first sip).  I'd buy it again when it is $12 and might try the other Coppolas.

St Francis Merlot:  This is a good wine.  It is nowhere near as good a merlot as St. Francis Zinfandel is a good zinfandel.