Big House Red 2008
Posted on January 21, 2010 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, California Wine, Grenache, Medium Bodied Wines, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, red table wine, Red Wine, sangiovese, Syrah, tannat, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, zinfandel | 1 Comment
Varietal: Blended Red (Sangiovese, Syrah, Carignan, Barbera, Zinfandel, Mourvedre, Montepulciano, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Aglianico, Petite Sirah, Nero d’Avola, Grenache) Region: California – USA Cost: $7 – $10 Cherry, raspberry, blueberry, cassis, and chocolate flavors all blend together. Pair this wine with chicken, ground beef, pizza. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit, my wife and [...]
Friends.Red Sonoma County Red Wine
Posted on November 2, 2009 - Filed Under American Wine, blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, California Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, red table wine, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, zinfandel | Comments Off
Varietal: Blended Red Wine (Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc) Region: California – Sonoma – USA Cost: $19.50 Deep purple coloring with aromas of berry fruits. Blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, vanilla, and smooth oak are found on the palate. Pair this medium-bodied wine with pasta, ravioli, pork barbecue, meatloaf, and even moderately spiced Middle Eastern food. Recommendations: Taking [...]
2006 Carmen Reserve Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on March 25, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, wine advice, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Chile Cost: $21 Numerous aromas accompany this wine, with berry spice and earthy notes leading the way, but moving into blackberry and coffee after the wine has been allowed to breath for a while. Flavors of blackberry and a smoke compliment the fruits, only to be finished with a tannins that border on a [...]
