Red Wine

Oct 252011
 
2008 Glen Carlou Grand Classique, Pearl Valley, South Africa, $16 (S) – Rating 91

This blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 14% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc presents a rich nose of dark berry, cherry and chocolate. Abundant flavors of black cherry, ripe plum, strawberries, spice and tobacco are well integrated soft tannins and a touch of oak. Close your eyes and savor the finish. A great value.

Oct 252011
 
2010 Predator Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi Appellation, CA, $22 (S) – Rating 88

Are you ready for some BBQ? Predator Old Vine Zin may be just the wine to compliment your grill. Big flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, plum, dark spice, tobacco and oaky vanilla complimented by a touch of tannin body and a very long finish.  None of the cherry cola flavors often found in Lodi Zin…that’s a good thing!

Oct 072011
 
2006 Cooper-Garrod Cabernet Sauvignon, George’s Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation, CA, $35 (S) – Rating 91

A truly satisfying Santa Cruz Cabernet from Cooper-Garrod. Round and full flavors of back cherry, blackberry, ripe plum, dark spice with notes of saddle leather and cedar. Enough supple tannins to add a good backbone. Decanting for about 30 minutes helped the wine to reach full potential.

 

Oct 072011
 
2007 Wyndham Estate Bin 444 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, $9 (S) – Rating 88

Looking for a well priced go-to Cabernet? This offering from Wyndham Estate is full of the Cabernet flavors we love like dark cherry, black currant, chocolate oaky smoke. Soft tannins compliment the rich fruit. Sure to be a crowd pleaser  at your next gathering.

Oct 072011
 
2010 William and Chris Vineyards Artist Blend, Red Wine Blend, Texas, $34 – Rating 90

William and Chris Vineyards continues to prove why they are among the best in Texas. This blend of Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Cab Franc, Merlot from Lost Draw Vineyards in Brownfield, TX is a light to medium bodied red with flavors of dark cherry, plum, soft leather and a touch of smoke. An easy drinker, the flavors and complexity are enhanced by the supple tannins.