Wine Reviews

Ratings Explained

84 & Below – Not Posted ‘cause we won’t drink it
85 + A good wine. Buy if the price is right
90 + A very good wine, in our humble opinion
95 + An awe inspiring wine – Possibly life altering

All wine reviews are based solely on the personal tastes of the authors.
Disclosure: Samples are designated by an “S” beside the wine reviewed.
We’re still objective. Robert Parker doesn’t buy his wines either

Ravenswood Pickberry Red Wine 2008

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Mar 202013
 
2008 Ravenswood Pickberry Red Wine, Single Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, CA, $50 (S) – Rating 92

A single-vineyard blend of 59% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black cherries and a heap of peppery spices combine for a rich and luxurious nose. A deep and somewhat complex wine offering flavors dark berry fruit, ripe plums, blackberry and ripe blueberry with a nice earthiness component. Moderate but well integrated tannins with moderate acidity. Pleasant hints of espresso in the finish. Be patient…let this wine open for at least an hour. Buy This Wine

Giordano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo d.o.c. “Quality Project” 2010

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Mar 202013
 
2010 Giordano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo d.o.c. “Quality Project”, Progetto Collection, Abruzzo, Italy, $11.50 (S) – Rating 90

A red wine that will grab your attention. An intriguing nose of black cherry, dark fruit and forest floor. Medium bodied with soft tannins and balanced acidity offering flavors of dark cherry, plum and notes of ripe raspberry and dark spice. Nice hints of oaky vanilla and coffee in the finish. Buy This Wine

Giordano Toscana Rosso “Gold Collection” 2007

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Mar 202013
 
2007 Giordano Toscana Rosso “Gold Collection”, Tuscany, Italy, $13 (S) – Rating 88

Give this big boy some time to breathe for optimal enjoyment. An earthy old world nose of dark fruit, spice and leather. The palate will experience a delicate earthiness featuring rich flavors of dark fruit, dark plum and cherry with interesting notes of espresso on the finish. Full bodied with moderate acidity and soft tannins makes for a nice fireplace wine. Buy This Wine

Giordano Sangiovese i.g.t “Toscana Collection” 2010

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Mar 202013
 
2010 Giordano Sangiovese i.g.t “Toscana Collection”  Tuscany, Italy, $12.50 (S) – Rating 90

Think summer afternoon with friends around the the BBQ and pool…this is the right wine. A nose of smokey cherry with undertones of spice and leather. Clean bright flavors of cherry and plum with a bit of raspberry with hints of espresso in the long finish. Medium bodied with moderate acidity and balanced tannins make for an excellent summer red. Buy This Wine

Giordano Salento Prestigio Chardonnay i.g.t. Gold Collection 2011

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Mar 202013
 
2011 Giordano Salento Prestigio Chardonnay i.g.t. Gold Collection  Apulia, Italy, $11.50 (S) – Rating 89

An excitingly crisp Chardonnay for those who prefer an unoaked style. A bright nose of floral notes complimented with hints of citrus, honeydew melon and honeysuckle. The palate will enjoy the flavors of pineapple and Meyer lemon with red apple undertones . Crisp acidity makes for many food pairing possibilities. Buy This Wine

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