Recommendation: Not recommended; It’s just an OK wine. Winery/Producer: Santa Luca; Pontedera, Italy. Grape Variety: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Geographic Region, […]
Category: Red Wines
Pederi Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala, 2006 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Expensive, but a VERY memorable wine. Paired With: Just tasted, no food. Tasting: He said: Today I had the unique opportunity to sample this […]
Tenuta di Trecciano Chianti Colli Senesi 2012
Recommendation: Not recommended Winery/Producer:Trecciano; Sovicille, Italy Grape Variety: Sangiovese Geographic Region, Appellation: Siena, Italy Vintage: 2012 Price: $10.39 (with a 20% discount)
Row Eleven Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2007 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Recommended as a good California Pinot Noir Paired With: Salad. Tasting: He said: Opened 30 minutes before tasting. Dark ruby color with a light […]
Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: A MEMORABLE Chianti that’s highly recommended. Paired With: Tortellini with an onion, green pepper and garlic red sauce. Tasting: He said: Opened 30-minutes before […]
Chateau Bois Redon Bordeaux Superieur 2009 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: OK Bordeaux that’s a good buy for $10. Paired With: Grilled chicken, dill potato salad and broccoli. Tasting: He said: Clear, medium-dark ruby color […]
Chateau d Oupia Les Heretiques Pays d’Herault 2012
Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING wine at a bargain price. Winery/Producer: Château d’Oupia; Lunguedoc, France Grape Variety: Carignan Geographic Region, Appellation: Minervois Region, France Vintage: 2012 Price: […]
Vistamar Sepia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Recommendation: A good buy for an OK inexpensive Cabernet. Winery/Producer: Vina Vistamar; Pelequen, Chile. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon. Geographic Region, Appellation: Maipo Valley, Chile. Vintage: […]
Kitchen Sink Red Table Wine (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Not recommended Paired With: Grilled chicken with mild BBQ sauce. Tasting: He said: Dark garnet, almost opaque color. Very light fruit bouquet. Fairly strong, […]
Caves Messias Quintado Cachao Douro 2010
Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING wine from Portugal at a bargain price Winery/Producer: Caves Messias; Mealhada, Portugal. Grape Variety: Blend: Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga.. Geographic […]