old world wine?

Hmmm... the first thing I thought was that this is NOT old world wine. but am I just mistaken? this tastes terribly (meaning VERY, not badly) like a classic California red. Rodney Strong-ish?

So what really defines an old world wine? I pretty much equate old world = french terrior... but am I wrong?

Sacred Stone
Masters Red Blend
Old World Style
Red Wine

www.sacredstonewinery.com

Cost Plus / World Market

pacific rim sweet riesling

2007
sweet riesling
columbia valley
pacific rim

unless you like sweet riesling...

i'm kind of at a loss as to what to say... so:

1. the "other" kevin at sendik's said this is his FAVORITE wine. again, not much weight should be given to the self-proclaimed beer drinker.

2. sweet riesling. not sure how i'm supposed to take it.

3. there is the see-thru bottle label effect (like on "agree" shampoo from the late '80s, early 90's.)

4. Their website is www.rieslingrules.com

$9.99
Franklin Sendik's

Note to self: Try the dry riesling, or try drinking the sweet riesling with food. oops. Thanks Ross

pascual toso cabernet sauvignon

Pascual Toso
2006
Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipu Vineyards
Mendoza
Argentina

It took me 3 tries to decide if I like this one, and the answer is definitely yes. But don't get me wrong ... it's not the wine's fault. It's mine.

I drank it out of a roadie cup the first time in a church playground on a friday night in slinger wi (see picture - the roadie cup says "shelly" - my new best friend in wi). The second time I drank it while I was working, and forgot to think about if I like it or not (simply amazing that I focus on the work, and not the wine... ). The 3rd time, last night, I finished it up (over 3 nights). And, yes, it's definitely worth it.

Cost Plus / World Market (I know, do I shop anywhere else?)
$12.99