Red Wine

Wine Guerrilla McClain Vineyard Zinfandel 2011

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Jun 122013
 
2011 Wine Guerrilla McClain Vineyard Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA, $35 (S) – Rating 92

Wine Guerrilla just does Zinfandel right. A rather complex offering with a perfect balance between Zinfandel flavor and texture. The 3.5 acre vineyard was planted using cuttings from a 120-year-old Zinfandel vineyard nearby. A robust nose of black cherry, ripe plum and leather with hints of cocoa. Full-flavored without going too jammy. Great food-paring acidity with notes of black cherry, black plum and cocoa with a touch of spice and espresso in the long finish. Buy This Wine

Buena Vista Winery Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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May 082013
 
2010 Buena Vista Winery Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA, $16 (S) – Rating 89

Very easy drinking and immediately approachable. Excellent restaurant choice…good price…no decanting required. A rich nose of black cherry, dark spice and dark chocolate. A jammy mouth-feel but interestingly lean on the finish with soft tannins and balanced acidity. Flavors of cherry and plum with a bit of raspberry and spice with espresso on the finish. Buy This Wine

Solaro Estate Reserve Tempranillo 2012

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May 082013
 
2012 Solaro Estate Reserve Tempranillo , Texas High Plains, Texas, $38 (S) – Rating 90

An excellent example of Texas Tempranillo. Medium-bodied with mouth-watering acidity. I’m talkin’ BBQ food pairing. An impressive nose of dark cherry and camp smoke with notes of tobacco. Flavors of dark cherry, ripe raspberry with hints of dark cola and tobacco box. Soft tannins with black cherry on the long finish. Buy This Wine

Ceja Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

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May 012013
 
2008 Ceja Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, $50 (S) – Rating 91

Very approachable with just a short decant. The nose entices with notes of dark cherry, plum, blueberry and dark spice with hints of leather. A full mouth-feel with balanced tannins offering flavors of cherry, blackberry and dark spice with espresso in the long finish. Good acidity for pairing with a grilled steak. Buy This Wine

V. Sattui Winery Reserve Pinot Noir 2010

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May 012013
 
2010 V. Sattui Winery Reserve Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, Ca, $49 (S) – Rating 91

From 4 unique blocks in the Henry Ranch Vineyard on the Napa side of Carneros. Only 158 cases made. A robust nose of black cherry, spice and leather with just a hint of coca. Leaner than many Carneros Pinots with balanced acidity and supple tannins. Flavors of black cherry, plum, cassis, and dark spice with subtle tobacco notes on the long finish. Buy This Wine

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