Red Wine

Jan 132012
 
2009 Dendor Patton Wisdom Old Vine Zinfandel, Mendocino County, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 92

A wonderful Zin from a small producer, Dendor Patton Wisdom Old Vine Zinfandel is medium-bodied with flavors of Black cherry, plum, coffee, chocolate, a little blueberry.  A pop of 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Barbara add complexity along with well integrated oak and soft tannins. A touch of acidity makes it surprisingly food friendly.

Dec 292011
 
2002 Pope Valley Winery Zinfandel Port, North Coast, Pope Valley, CA, $20 (S) – Rating 90

A delicious dessert offering with flavors of jammy blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, raisin and spice. Let it breathe for 15-30 minutes for maximum flavor. Went perfectly with our chocolate fudge cake… or just a few bites of dark chocolate.

Dec 282011
 
2007 Ramazzotti Raffinto Red Wine, Sonoma County, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 91

Let’s go with yummy! A delicious Super-Tuscan blend of 60% Sangiovese, 16% Cabernet, 12% Merlot, 7% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Franc resulting in rich and intense wine sporting flavors of dark cherry, raspberries, black plum and dark spice complimented by integrated tannins and a touch of residual sugar. Check out the other offerings at Ramazzotti Wines

Dec 282011
 
2008 Kunde Family Estates Red Dirt Red, A Red Wine, Sonoma Valley, CA, $28 (S) – Rating 3.9

This wine from Kunde Estate harkens back to a rustic old world style rarely seen from Sonoma. The medium-bodied blend of Barbera, Syrah, and Zinfandel with a touch of Sangiovese offers up earthy flavors of  blackberry, blue fruit, dark spice with smokey oak and supple tannins. Great with grilled or BBQ meats or a meaty pizza.

Dec 282011
 
2007 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, $75 (S) – Rating 95

A very expressive Cabernet that needs at least 2 hours to fully open. Patience will be rewarded with rich fleshy fruit and flavors of dark cherry, blackberries, dark fruit, ripe plum, spice with espresso and cocoa on the finish. Well-integrated, yet sturdy, tannins add to the complexity.