July 27, 2006

Good Organic Wines for Under $10?

People are paying more attention to what they put in their bodies these days, turning more and more to organic products. The only problem we typically have with going organic is the cost - it usually costs way more to be conscientious about how you make your food, and those "savings" are usually passed along to the consumer. That's why we were blown away when we heard about Full Circle wines, which are made entirely from organically-grown grapes and available at Whole Foods for under $10.

2003 Full Circle Merlot, California ($7.99) - This is not a soft, lush and juicy Merlot, but good as a light dry red. The color is a muted ruby. The aroma is also muted, of dark cherry. The taste is dry and surrounded by simple dark red fruit. 84 points.

2002 Full Circle Cabernet Sauvignon, California ($7.99) - The color is ruby with a little gray-blue on the rim. The aroma has some earthiness and some black pepper spice. The taste is mostly dry from some light wood tannin, with a little black raspberry. If you like dry reds, it's a solid little everyday sipping Cabernet. 84 points.

2003 Full Circle Zinfandel, California ($7.99) - The color is light red with a tinge of orange on the rim. The aroma is muted. The taste is rich for the price, with juicy ripe red fruit and a little dryness to balance it all out. It's missing the big spice of a Zin, but it's very approachable. 85 points.

2003 Full Circle Chardonnay, California ($7.99) - The color is a nice pale yellow gold. The aroma has some pear and apple notes with a little wet cardboard. The taste has good tartness and fruit character; mostly ripe green apple mixed with a little smoky, nutty warmth in the finish. Surprisingly drinkable for the price, and I'd have no problem making this the everyday Chardonnay. 85 points.

from AZCentral.com (Also check out WholeFoods.com to dig up more information)

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