Recommendation: Not recommended. Winery/Producer: Matawhero Wines; Gisborne, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Malbec. Geographic Region, Appellation: Gisborne, New Zealand. Vintage: 2013 Price: $25.99 (NZ$) about $19.50 […]
Category: Red Wines
Nga Waka Martinborough Pinot Noir 2013
Recommendation: A “New World” Pinot Noir that was trying to be a Cabernet Sauvignon. Winery/Producer: Nga Waka Vineyard; Martinborough, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate “The Siding” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Recommendation: A good Australian Cabernet Sauvignon that’s a GREAT value. Winery/Producer: Wynns Coonawarra Estate; Coonawarra, Australia. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon. Geographic Region, Appellation: Coonawarra; South […]
Paolo Petrilli, Cacc’s Mmitte di Lucera, Agramante 2010
Recommendation: An unusually good Italian red that sets itself above the others. Winery/Producer: Paolo Petrilli; Lucera, Italy. Grape Variety: Blend: Nero di Troia, Sangiovese, Montepulciano […]
Blue Poles Margaret River Allouran 2010
Recommendation: An unusual and very delicious Australian wine we STRONGLY recommend. Winery/Producer: Blue Poles Vineyard; Margaret River, Australia. Grape Variety: Bordeaux Blend: 70% Merlot and […]
Quinta do Crasto Superior Duro 2010
Recommendation: A FANTASTIC Douro that’s an EXCELLENT value for the price. Winery/Producer: Quinta do Crasto; Sabrosa, Portugal. Grape Variety: Blend: 50% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga […]
Loveblock Central Otago Pinot Noir 2011
Recommendation: Not recommended. Winery/Producer: Loveblock Vintners; Auckland, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Central Otago, New Zealand. Vintage: 2011. Price: $39.99 (NZ$) […]
Te Mata Awatea Cabernets/Merlot 2013
Recommendation: A good “new world” Cabernet/Merlot blend with firm tannins and an excellent structure, all at a great price. Winery/Producer: Te Mata Estate Winery; Havelock […]
Rabbit Ranch Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013
Recommendation: A “not bad” New Zealand Pinot Noir. Winery/Producer: Rabbit Ranch Wine Company; Queensland, New Zealand. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Central Otago, […]
Pennon Hill Montalto Pinot Noir 2013
Recommendation: DELICIOUS fresh and fruity Pinot Noir. Winery/Producer: Montalto; Red Hill, Australia. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Mornington Peninsula; Victoria, Australia. Vintage: 2013 […]