Synopsis, Our Opinion: A great weekday wine with LOTS of character. Producer/Winery: Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo; Santa Venerina, Italy. Grape Variety: Nerello Mascalese. Geographic Appellation: […]
Category: Red Wines
Lignier Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2013 and 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This was a captivating Burgundy blend that’s a FANTASTIC value. Producer/Winery: Benoît Stehly; Domaine Georges Lignier; Morey-Saint-Denis, France. Grape Variety: Burgundy blend […]
Caparsino Chianti Classico Riserva 2006
Synopsis, Our Opinion: This has been our favorite Chianti for several years and this 2006 is truly the apotheosis of Chianti Classico!!! Producer/Winery: Paolo Cianferoni; […]
Nicolini Rosso 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A FANTASTIC bargain that easily fits into our Quality wine at a Bargain price category. Producer/Winery: Giorgio Nicolini; Muggia, Italy. Grape Variety: […]
Ridge Perrone Merlot 2014
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A notable wine we enjoyed with a lamb dinner. Producer/Winery: Ridge Vineyards; Cupertino, California. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Appellation: Monte Bello Vineyard; […]
Occhipinti Siccagno Nero d’Avola 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: NOTEWORTHY Italian red wine. Producer/Winery: Arianna Occhipinti; Sicily, Italy. Grape Variety: Nero d’Avola. Geographic Appellation: Sicily, Italy. Vintage: 2015 Price: $39.95
Torbreck Barossa Valley Woodcutter’s Shiraz 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: GREAT aroma but a disappointing Shiraz with such dominant sweetness. Producer/Winery: Trobreck Vintners; Marananga, South Australia. Grape Variety: Shiraz. Geographic Appellation: Barossa […]
Praesidium Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2012
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An ELEGANT and bold Italian red that’s an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Praesidium winery; Agricola Ottaviano Pasquale; Prezza, Italy. Grape Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo […]
Fattoria del Cerro Rosso di Montepulciano 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: An OUTSTANDING Italian Sangiovese that’s a FABULOUS value. Producer/Winery: Riccardo Cotarella (Winemaker); Fattoria Del Cerro; Bologna, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese blend – […]
Denner Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A well balanced and juicy California Cabernet. Producer/Winery: Denner Vineyards; Paso Robles, California. Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon. Geographic Appellation: Willow Creek District; […]