Mar
13
2013
Varietal: 82% Petite Sirah; 7% Petit Verdot; 5% Sangiovese; 3% Syrah; 3% Zinfandel Region: California, USA Cost: $12 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Jammy fruit from beginning to end—starting with aromas of blueberry pie, nutmeg and pepper. In the mouth, flavors expand to include boysenberry, plum, blueberry and spice. This full bodied wine has a bold tannin [...]
Oct
19
2012
Varietal: 77% Grenache; 17% Syrah; 4% Mourvedre; 2% Petite Sirah Region: California Cost: $18 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: The 2010 Alakai from Joel Gott has aromas of raspberries, white pepper, cinnamon, and spice. Bright red fruit flavors are followed by a sweet fruit mid-palate and a smooth, seamless finish. The wine is balanced with good acidity [...]
Aug
09
2012
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 [...]
Nov
30
2011
Varietal: Petite Sirah; Tempranillo; Syrah; Grenache; Malbec; Mourvedre; Nebeillo; Tannat; Souzao; Aglianico; Barbera; Zinfandel; Petite Verdot; Cabernet Franc; Charbano; Nero d’Avola; Sanviovese; Sagrantino Region: California – USA Cost: $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: This Big House Red lives up to that old Fruit Bomb moniker that you’ve come to expect. It starts with a nose full [...]
Nov
16
2011
Varietal: 90% Pinot Noir; 6% Petite Sirah; 3% Syrah; 1% Merlot Region: California – USA Cost: $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Reflecting the character of a cool vintage, which fostered the development of classic varietal aromas and flavors in our Pinot Noir grapes, this vivacious red wine’s hallmark is fresh, vibrant fruit. On the nose, lovely [...]
Sep
06
2011
Varietal: 50% Petite Sirah; 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; 15% Syrah; 10% Zinfandel Region: Livermore Valley – California – USA Cost: $15 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: The 2009 Crimson & Clover Conservancy is a velvety blend of signature Livermore varietal. Aromas of currant, clove, and vanilla lead into bright fruit flavors of blackberry on the palate. The spicy [...]