Ana’s top-notch Tempranillo is intensely fruity and flush with plump berry flavors, like taking your pick of the juiciest fruit from bushels of blackberries, cherries and plums, all topped off with a delicate touch of mocha from a year of barrel-aging in fancy French oak.
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This release is an excellent example, with cherry, baking spice and fresh pine aromas and a wonderful structure with big, deep fruit flavors. 95% Tannat, 5% Sangiovese; Silvaspoons Vineyard, Alta Mesa, Lodi Nose: Cherries, baking spices, fresh pine Taste: Big bodied wine with deep fruit and great structure
Aromatics of red plum and autumn leaves are accented by subtle notes of lavendar and boysenberry. The entry is lively and bright, showcasing the natural acidity of the Battle Creek Vineyard, complimented by concentrated fruit. The mid-palate offers flavors of Bing cherry, and ripe raspberry, finishing with soft, well integrated tannins with a hint of […]
Gum drop laced blackberry and cherry notes are accented with violet, smoke and herb elements. supposedly a hint of banana lingering on the finish. I have to say, not one of my favorites. 2020 really disappointed me.
Intense cherry red color. Remarkable aromatic complexity with memories of black fruit and balsamic and toasted touches. Warm and gentle in the mouth, with soft but persistent tannins in perfect balance with the alcohol
This medium-bodied wine offers notes of red cherry, boysenberry, raspberry, vanilla, toast, caramel and baking spice COUNTRY: United States BRAND: Chalkstone Vineyards VARIETAL: Pinot Noir VINTAGE: 2017
Very interesting California Barbera, This one runs more on the soother feel but not as tannic. Blackberry flavors greet you with this wine also with an earth smell that reminded me of a Cabernet Franc. Bright Cellars group of wines. 20 far 2 for 2 ($23.00 price point)
A complex, well-crafted and inviting wine that shows tobacco and vanilla bean notes alongside generous plum, raspberry, and blackberry. The ripe and juicy mouth offers the chocolate cherry flavors typical of Merlot blend with the peppery spice of Cabernet to round out the full body. The finish is bold, gripping, and invites another $24.99 From […]
This soft but full-bodied wine smells like maple syrup and brown sugar and tastes ripe, almost sweet, due to low acidity and plenty of oak treatment Winery Gen5 (Gen 5) Grapes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Malbec Region United States / California / Central Valley / Lodi Wine style Californian Red Blend Alcohol content […]
This wine was a gift from a friend that we exchanged wines. He has very expensive taste. lol, this is a Pinot Noir from France. Coming from one of the most expensive, rich region of Burgundy. Here are some notes: 100% Pinot Noir, on clay, marl and limestone rocks. Aged for one year on average, […]
The Equalizer is medium to full-bodied with a fruit-forward character. The 2015 Equalizer Red Blend is deep purplish to ruby in color. Its nose has plenty of blackberry, black cherry, baking spice and vanilla notes that are both intense yet elegant. The Equalizer Red Blend is comprised of 65% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, […]
Very good Spanish red Blend. Aromas of fresh red fruits, along with a note of burnt sugar, chocolate, spices & tobacco. Hints of wet undergrowth & dry, mineral overtones. Vibrant acidity & well-integrated tannins with solid structure. A wonderful blend of Garnacha Tintorera 70%. Monastrell 30% Region: Spain. […]
This Tempranillo is produced with only 100% Tempranillo, the Spanish red wine grape that is as noble and historic there as the sport of bullfighting, this a young and bright un-oaked version shows the real essence of Tempranillo in its youthful state: fresh cherry and red berry fruit on the nose, with a palate that is […]
This rich red are gunning with rich ravishing and refined flavors. Rounded out with a smidge of aged oak. Part of the Naked wine collection of wineries.
Intense ruby red with orange reflections. Bouquet of ripe fruit nose of currants and raspberries with hints of violet. Flavor is balanced with silky, sweet tannins, excellent structure and a long finish. $70 Nebbiolo from Barolo, Piedmont Italy
Plaza de la Reina red marries three varietals Tempranillo, Grenache and Monastrell into a totally tasty blend that displays a medium ruby hue and aromas of plum and cranberry with some spice. The flavors are surprisingly concentrated for a wine of this price with ripe fruit, nice tannins, and a long finish.
A red Italian grape variety that, as of 2000, was the third most-planted red grape variety in Italy. This grape has luscious flavors of ripe cherry and dark blackberry that harmonize with notes of sweet spice and vanilla. This is from the Central Coast of California
Mendoza, Argentina- Dense and concentrated with a deep red color. This wine offers a rich palate of plums and black cherries. Lively acidity and refined tannins linger for a long finish. Bonarda may refer to one of several grape varieties: Douce noir, known as Bonarda in Argentina and Charbono in California. Douce noir is […]
Elegant and rich but still bouncing with bright fruit, there’s just something about Russian River Valley Pinot. “It has both subtlety and strength!”. Russian River is a tiny Sonoma AVA of Pinot paradise. With ever-changing levels of sun and fog
Sonoma County, CA- Fifth-generation Belle Glos Wines winemaker Joseph Wagner has crafted another stunning Pinot Noir. Aromas of cranberry, red apple, toasty cinnamon and vanilla hint at the flavors to come. On the palate bright fruit and light tannins round out the wine nicely.