I'm Not A Connoisseur: Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon

Maggie bought this fine boxed wine, which she hardly enjoyed. I, on the other hand, thought for wine in a box that it was pretty drinkable.

I don't know how seriously I should take this wine, but it was about $18 for 3 liters, which it says is about the equivalent of four bottles of wine. I would say that's a pretty good deal. Not to mention the box is recyclable.

The vintage was 2009, which is remarkable. Don't ask me why. There do seem to be, what come off as, some higher quality boxed wines these days. At least better than the Franzia I drank at times in college because it was sad, funny and cheap.

I'm Not A Connoisseur: Middle Sister Mischief Maker

Scroll down to listen to Fleet Foxes - Ragged Wood before you read. The last half is the best part, but it wouldn't be worth it without listening the whole way through.

Rating: 74/100

Tonight I'm taking down some of a bottle of Middle Sister Mischief Maker, which is a Cabernet Sauvignon* from California. Middle Sister is specifically from Santa Rosa. I somewhat regret buying this wine as it seems a little emasculating. Unfortunately I try to keep my price point at about $10 a bottle, because I'm cheap. As a result, when I buy at my very local liquor shop, the selection becomes very limited. I do however enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon, so I'll just ignore the femininity of the label and get on to the wine.

I'm Not a Connoisseur: Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel

Rating: 84/100

I'm Not A Connoisseur: The Velvet Devil

Rating: 50/100