Archive for the 'blended red wine' Category

Aug 09 2012

St Francis Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel 2008

Published by under American Wine,blended red wine,Carignan,Dry Wines,Mourvedre,Petite Sirah,Red Wine,Red Wine Reviews,Sonoma County,Syrah,Wine Reviews,Wine's Under $30,zinfandel

Varietal:  89% Zinfandel; Remainder a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Mourvedre, Carignane, Syrah, and Petite Sirah Region:  Sonoma County, California – USA Cost:  $24 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  A classic old vine Zinfandel that pays tribute to its heritage, this wine offers aromas of cigar box, raspberry, pepper and spice. Flavors of ripe black cherry and vanilla [...]

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Jul 25 2012

Biltmore Century Red Wine NV

Published by under American Wine,blended red wine,California Wine,Medium Bodied Wines,Merlot,red table wine,Red Wine,Red Wine Reviews,sangiovese,Wine Reviews,Wine's Under $20

Varietal:  Sangiovese and Merlot Region:  California – USA Cost:  $16 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  Dark cherry color, with aromas of oak, vanilla, and plum. On the palate the wine has great tannic structure, with cherry and hints of smokiness. Pairs well with prime rib, barbecue ribs, and cherries flambe. My Review:  I’ve tried several Biltmore wines [...]

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Jul 09 2012

Rodney Strong Symmetry Meritage 2008

Published by under Alexander Valley,American Wine,blended red wine,Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon,California Wine,Dry Wines,French Oak Reds,Full Bodied Wines,Malbec,Meritage,Merlot,Petit Verdot,Red Wine,Red Wine Reviews,Steak Wines,Wine Reviews,Wines Under $100

Varietal:  65% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Malbec; 7% Merlot; 2% Petit Verdot; 1% Cabernet Franc Region:  Alexander Valley – California Cost:  $55 Winemaker’s Notes:  The 2008 Symmetry greets you with a generous bouquet of blackberries, ripe dark plums, sweet spices and pie crust. It opens boldly on the palate with layers of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate [...]

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Jun 27 2012

Thirsty Owl Wine Company Meritage 2010

Published by under American Wine,blended red wine,Bordeaux,Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon,Finger Lakes Wine,Medium Bodied Wines,Meritage,Merlot,New York Wine,Red Wine,Red Wine Reviews,Wine Reviews,Wine's Under $30

Varietal:  66% Cabernet Franc; 26% Cabernet Sauvignon; 8% Merlot Region:  Finger Lakes – Lake Cayuga – New York Cost:  $25 Winemaker’s Notes:  An American version of a French Bordeaux blend with delicate tannins, oak accents, and a velvety smooth finish. My Review:  Last week was my wife and my fourth anniversary (I got re-elected for [...]

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May 21 2012

Neyen 2006

Published by under blended red wine,Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Sauvignon Blend,Carmenere,Chilean Wine,Medium Bodied Wines,Red Wine,Red Wine Reviews,Steak Wines,Wine Reviews,Wines Under $100

Varietal:  50% Carmenere; 50% Cabernet Sauvignon Region:  Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile Cost:  $60 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  Intense ruby red color. Aromatic and complex with aromas of chocolate, honey, graphite, and minerals. On the palate the wine is a fresh, fine, and concentrated entry, with exceptional structure and tannins. Good balance and a persistent finish. My [...]

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Apr 20 2012

Moulin de Lene Alphonse Red Always

Published by under blended red wine,French Wine,Medium Bodied Wines,Mourvedre,Red Wine,Red Wine Reviews,Syrah,Wine Reviews,Wine's Under $10,Wine's Under $20

Varietal:  Syrah; Mourvedre; Marselan Region:  France – Cotes de Thongue Cost:  $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:  Light garnet robe with violet glints. The smell is explosive with aromas of freshly-picked forest fruits. The taste is light, easy to drink, and ends with a sensation of black currant. Drink as an apertif or pair with delicatessen meat, [...]

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