Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages: 2008 Country: California Essence of: Ripe cherry and plums get your attention, while vanilla and spice lure your palate / This Cabernet is structured very well and has incredible balanced / The tannins are silky and luscious with a long pleasant finish. Best Served With: Enjoyed this wine [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages: 2007 Country: Limestone Coast, South Australia Essence of: Vibrant and complex aromas of spicy, red berry fruit, cinnamon and clove spice / The same abundant, vibrant fruit is reflected on the palate which also shows a hint of licorice, sweet cinnamon spice, and subtle cedar French oak Best [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: 90% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah Vintages: 2008 Country: USA Essence of: Full bodied with smooth tannins/ Aromas of ripe fruit, cherries and blackberries with notes of vanilla, spice and oak/Deep rich color/ Easy drinking and very enjoyable wine, especially for the price. Best Served With: Roasted Duck, Grilled Meats, Braised Meats, Pizza, [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Blend of Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Mouvedre Vintages: 2008 Country: California Essence of: Lush red & black fruit flavors / Hints of enticing spice, vanilla, chocolate and oak notes / Easy drinking wine Best Served With: Chicken or pork dishes, grilled meats, pasta & pizza Price Range: Under $12 per bottle
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages: 2008 Country: California Essence of: Flavors of bing cherry and ripe blueberry / hints of soft vanilla and smoky oak notes / a abrasive noise of alcohol, jammy fruit, and earthly characteristics I would recommend to let this wine breath for 5 min before you suck it up! [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Vintages: 2008 Country: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Essence of: Raspberry & Blueberry/ Easy drinking wine and easy to open (screw cap!) / Vibrant acidity, with Peppery undertones and nuances of Vanilla, Oak & Spice, well balanced / Mild Tannins. Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Pasta and Pizza [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Vintages: 2008 Country: California Essence of: Cherry and Vanilla undertones. Well balanced fruit with approachable tannins. Easy drinking wine with hints of cinnamon and coffee. Best Served With: Grilled Meats, Chicken Dishes, Pasta and Pizza, Price Range: Under $15 per bottle
Overall: Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Vintages: 2008 Country: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Essence of: Lots of Jammy fruit notes of Blackberry and Black Currants / Easy drinking wine and easy to open (screw cap!) / Well balanced with a nice acidic quality, Nuances of Vanilla, Oak & Spice / Mild Tannins, with a long [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Shiraz Vintages: 2008 Country: McLaren Vale, South Australian Essence of: Jammy fruit characteristics, reminds me of Welch’s Concord Grape Juice at first but then it opens up with hints of ripe Cherry / Earthy undertones and hints of Coffee / Medium Tannins Best Served With: Grilled Gamey Meats such as Lamb, [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Syrah, Zinfandel Petite Sirah Vintages: 2007 Country: California Red Wine, USA Essence of: Fresh Blackberry, Raspberry and Cherry / easy drinking wine / well balanced with nuances of Vanilla, Cedar and Spice, mild tannins and undertones of Coffee and Chocolate Best Served With: Grilled & Braised meats, Tomato based Pasta and [...]