Red Wine

Jul 292011
 
2008 Tudal Family Winery Napa Valley Cuvee, Red Wine, Napa Valley, $ (S) – Rating 89

This proprietary blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Malbec with a few others offers up well integrated flavors of blackberry, red cherry and cedar with enough spice box to make it interesting. Soft tannins add  complexity to this easy drinker. Perfect for a hearty meat or Italian dish.

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Jul 292011
 
NV Common Dog Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, $20 (S) – Rating 89

A super “go to” Cabernet from Common Dog.  Well integrated flavors of dark cherry, cassis, saddle leather, a hint of smoke with soft tannins. This lighter style Cabernet is especially good on warmer evenings when a big chewy Cab is just too much. Great BBQ wine. Tip – Give this Cab a little time to open up. It improves significantly after about 30 minutes.

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Jul 272011
 
2009 Tudal Family Winery Tractor Shed Red, California Red Wine, Napa Valley, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 89

Looking for a red wine at a great price that will please any crowd? Tudal Family Tractor Shed Red fits the bill. Smooth with a touch of spice, TSR is a blend of Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc with a few secret grapes that creates a rich fun wine. At this price, TSR is perfect for your next BBQ or backyard party. A tremendous value.

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Jul 052011
 
2009 Wine Guerrilla Zinfandel, Clopton Vineyard, Russian River Valley, CA, $27 (S) – Rating 91

A voluptuous and buxom Zinfandel, rich with jammy flavors of blue berries and black/red fruit. Give this Wine Guerrilla beauty a little decanter time to show her spicy depth and complexity. Supple tannins add character to subtly integrated flavors of leather, smoke and old vine nuance. Texas smoked brisket (sans sauce) and grilled veggies made for an outstanding pairing.

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Jun 302011
 
2006 Yorba Zinfandel, Shake Ridge Vineyards, Amador County, CA $28 (S) – Rating 90

Like a shy girl, Yorba Zinfandel is a bit tight at first pour but opens into a beautifully structured and slightly complex wine. Dark rich flavors blackberry, raspberry, dark cherry, bramble and spice are complimented by supple tannins.

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