Red Wine

Oct 312013
 
2010 Macauley Vineyards Petite Sirah, Napa Valley, Ca, $45 (S) – Rating 93

A yummy rich and deep style of Petite Sirah with an enticing nose of black cherry, ripe raspberry and spicy cigar box. Concentrated yet balanced tannins with nice acidity. Flavors abound of black cherry, plum, jammy black fruit and spice. Notes of cinnamon and espresso on the long finish. Buy This Wine

Oct 312013
 
2010 Stoller Family Estate Dundee Hills Pinot Noir , JV Estate, OR, $24 (S) – Rating 90

Bright fruit and bright flavors. Aromas of ripe strawberry, red cherry and spice. Medium-bodied and juicy acidity with flavors of strawberry, tart cherry, bright red fruits and cinnamon spice with rustic and floral notes. A touch of Burgundian earthiness on the finish. Buy This Wine

Oct 312013
 
2010 Giordano Ricarico Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy, $18 (S) – Rating 90

A lovely medium- bodied blend of old vine Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes with soft tannins and mouth watering acidity. A nose of dark red fruit, blueberry and black cherry pie. On the palate, expect rich notes of black cherry, plum, zippy strawberry and brown spice. Hints of espresso on the finish. Buy This Wine

Oct 312013
 
2009 D-Cubed Cellars Zinfandel, Napa Valley, Ca, $27 (S) – Rating 91

A lighter style of Zinfandel balanced with juicy acidity and supple tannins. Aromas of cherry, plum, leather and brown spice are the prelude to integrated flavors of red cherry, red fruit and ripe raspberries with just a bit of cola and vanilla on the finish. Buy This Wine