Recommendation: A superb value for a very good Pinot Noir. Winery/Producer: Vina LaPlaya; Peralillo, Chile. Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Geographic Region, Appellation: Limari Valley, Chile. […]
Category: Red Wines
La Castellina Chianti Classico 2007 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Not Recommended1. Paired With: Pasta with chicken and homemade marinara sauce; Caesar style salad. Tasting: He said: Opened one hour before drinking. Dark ruby […]
Castillo De Anna Tempranillo 2012
Recommendation: Outstanding value for a good Spanish red wine in a box. Winery/Producer: Anecoop. Grape Variety: Tempranillo. Geographic Region, Appellation: Velenca, Spain. Vintage: 2012 Price: […]
Hacienda Villarta Besanas Crianza 2009
Recommendation: An OUTSTANDING wine that’s a SUPER value for the price. Winery/Producer: Agrovillarta; Toledo, Spain. Grape Variety: Blend: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Geographic Region, […]
Torre Dei Gesuiti Puglia Sangiovese 2012
Recommendation: An Italian red that’s a good value for this price range. Winery/Producer: Bottled by Cantine Bonacchi; Quarrata, Italy. Grape Variety: Sangiovese Geographic Region, Appellation: […]
Tierra Del Sol Estate Carmenere 2012 (2nd Tasting)
Recommendation: Not Recommended. Winery/Producer:Bodegas y Vinedos De Aguirre; Santiago, Chile. Grape Variety: Carmènère. Geographic Region, Appellation: Maule Valley; Chile. Vintage: 2012. Price: $9.00
Martin Ray Napa Valley Merlot 2010
Recommendation: Not recommended. Winery/Producer: Martin Ray Winery; Santa Rosa, California. Grape Variety: Merlot. Geographic Region, Appellation: Napa Valley, California. Vintage: 2010 Price: $19.99
Asinoi Barbera D’Asti 2012
Recommendation: Wine in a box that’s both quality and a bargain. Winery/Producer: Carussin; San Marzano Oliveto, Italy. Grape Variety: Barbera Geographic Region, Appellation: Barbera D’Asti, […]
Broadbent Madeira, Malmsey 10-years old
Recommendation: A Madeira so Memorable it should be on everyone’s bucket list. Winery/Producer: Justino’s Madeira Wines; Sta. Cruz, Madeira, Portugal. Grape Variety: Malvasia. Geographic Region, […]
Comparison Tasting: Saint-Damien Gigondas 2011 & Saint-Damien Les Sauteyrades Gigondas 2010
Recommendation: Two OUTSTANDING Gigondas that are PERFECT with strong beef flavors. Winery/Producer: Joel Saurel; Domaine Saint-Damien; Vaucluse, France Grape Variety: Blend: 80% Grenache and 20% […]