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 [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah Vintages: 2008 Country: Sonoma County Essence of: Dried cherries and black currants / easy drinking wine AND easy to open ( screw cap) / well balanced with a nice acidic quality, nuances of vanilla, oak and spice, mild tannins, with a long finish. Yummy! Best Served With: Grilled, [...]
Overall Wine Review: Varietal: Tempranillo Vintages: 2008 Country: Spain Essence of: Fresh Berries & Cherries / easy drinking wine / well balanced with mild tannins and undertones of Coffee and Dark Chocolate Best Served With: Grilled & Braised meats. A great value wine to cook with! Price Range: Under $10 per bottle