Synopsis, Our Opinion: A well-rounded and supple Italian red. Producer/Winery: Azienda Agricola Poggio di Bortolone; Chiaramonte Gulfi; Sicily, Italy. Grape Variety: Frappato, Geographic Appellation,, Region, […]
Category: Red Wines
Comparison Tasting: Locations Wines: NZ, F and E NV
Synopsis, Our Opinion: One “Not Bad” and two disappointing. Producer/Winery: Dave Phinney; Locations Wine; Modesto, California. Grape Variety: New Zealand (Sauvignon Blanc), French red (A […]
Denner Vineyards Mother of Exiles 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An excellent New World Bordeaux blend. Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend – 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, […]
La Chandelliere Russo 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A Bordeaux blend that was way better than the price would suggest. Producer/Winery: Guillaume and Thibaud Secret; Gaec de Cazaillan; Château La […]
Matassa Vin de France Coume de l’olla 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An atypical Vin de France red blend. Producer/Winery: Tom Lubbe; Domaine Matassa; Calce, France. Grape Variety: Blend – Grenache, Grenache Gris and […]
G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2009
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very well balanced and seductive Barolo. Producer/Winery: G.D. Vajra; Barolo, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Barolo; Piedmont, Italy […]
Combel la Serre Cahors Le Pur Fruit du Causse 2018 (2nd Tasting)
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A unique, easy drinking and versatile Malbec that was an excellent value. Producer/Winery: Julien Ilbert; Château Combel la Serre; Cournou, France. Grape […]
Matassa Romanissa Casot 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A surprising wine and we savored every sip. Producer/Winery: Tom Lubbe; Domaine Matassa; Calce, France. Grape Variety: Blend – Garnacha and Cariñena. […]
Turley Duarte Zinfandel 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Restrained Zinfandel that was understated and marvelous. Producer/Winery: Turley Wine Cellars; St. Helena, California. Grape Variety: Zinfandel. Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Evangehlo, […]
Montebro Priorat Crianza 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A “Not Bad” Spanish Priorat. Producer/Winery: Viña Tridado, S.L.; Les Borges del Camp, Spain Grape Variety: Blend – 49% Carignan, 27% Grenache, […]