Synopsis, Our Opinion: A spirited Italian Valpolicella blend. January 2019 September 2021 Producer/Winery: Carlo Venturini and his wife Alessandra Zantedeschi; Monte Dall’Ora; Cariano, Italy Grape […]
Category: Red Wines
Terre del Vescovo Campania Aglianico ‘Marra’ 2013
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Great aroma, great flavors and OUTSTANDING firm tannins…we really liked this wine and it was a screaming fantastic bargain. The mouthfeel alone […]
Clendenen Family Vineyards (Au Bon Climat) Syrah / Viognier Rancho La Cuna 2015
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A delightful light Syrah. Producer/Winery: Jim, Isabelle and Knox Clendenen; Clendenen Family Vineyards; Santa Maria, California. Grape Variety: Syrah blend – 90% […]
Gahier Trousseau La Vigne du Louis 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A vibrant Trousseau that was both mineral driven and elegant. Producer/Winery: Michel Gahier; Montigny-les-Arsures, France. Grape Variety: Trousseau. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: […]
Les Chemins de Bassac Sagarana Cotes de Thongue 2017
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Very delicious wine that was an outstanding value. Producer/Winery: Bruno Triguero and Thama Sakuma; Les Chemins de Bassac; Puimisson, France. Grape Variety: […]
Giovanni Canonica Barolo Paiagallo 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was truly a MEMORABLE Barolo. Producer/Winery: Giovanni Canonica; Barolo, Italy. Grape Variety: Nebbiolo. Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Barolo; Langhe; Piedmont, Italy. […]
Turley Cinsault Bechthold Vineyard 2019
Synopsis, Our Opinion: It was easy drinking unpretentious red wine, but we both commented that we weren’t excited about this bottle of Turley wine…and we […]
Cantalapiedra Arenisca Tinto 2016
Synopsis, Our Opinion: No hooey in this bottle, it was an OUTSTANDING BARGAIN and a delicious Spanish Tempranillo by anyone’s definition. Producer/Winery: Isaac and his […]
Gilbert Menetou-Salon Rouge 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: A very fresh and delicious Pinot Noir from the Loire Valley. Producer/Winery: Philippe Gilbert; Domaine Philippe Gilbert; Faucards, France. Grape Variety: Pinot […]
Catena Malbec 2018
Synopsis, Our Opinion: Despite its drawbacks we thought it was an enjoyable drinking Malbec. Producer/Winery: Bodega Catena Zapata; Mendoza, Argentina. Grape Variety: Malbec. Geographic Appellation, […]