Rating: (4.4 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Rufina, Italy. Nice red complexion. Medium bodied. Cherry and oak on the nose. Black cherry, plum and spice in the mouth. Dry and a little oaky with medium tannins and a light, well balanced finish. Goes down easy. Pairs with steak, pasta and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $16.99.
Poggio Al Casone Toscana 2014
Rating: (5 / 5)
Red blend from Toscana, Italy. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah. Nice ruby red color. Medium bodied. Cherry, tobacco and oak on the nose. Mix of cherry, strawberry, vanilla, mint and hint of oak in the mouth. Surprisingly smooth with medium tannins. Dry, with a nice finish. Pairs with grilled meats and lasagna. May be served with food or on its own. 13% ABV. Price: $10.99.
Satis Dei Syrah-Garnacha 2018
Rating: (4 / 5)
Red blend from Spain. 55% Syrah, 45% Grenache. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Pleasant aromas of cherry, blackberry and oak on the nose. Juicy notes of blackberry, cherry, vanilla and a hint of strawberry in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Jammy with medium tannins. A little sweet on the tongue and very dry going down. It has a very long finish but a very nice one. Pleasant to drink. Pairs with beef, burger, pasta, pizza and cheese. May be best served decanted with food. 14.5% ABV. Price: $8.99.
Ruggero di Bardo Susumaniello 2020
Rating: (2.8 / 5)
Susumaniello red wine from Puglia, Italy. Very dark ruby red complexion. Full bodied. Blueberry and blackberry on the nose. Flavor packed, with blueberry, blackberry, vanilla and a hint of tobacco in the mouth. Quite oaky, smoky and very bold. Semi-dry with soft tannins. Sweet on the tongue and a very dry finish. Pairs with steak and hard cheese. May be best served decanted with food. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
BankNote The Vault 2018
Rating: (3 / 5)
Red blend from Napa Valley, California. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 8% Malbec and 7% Zinfandel. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry and oak on the nose. Blackberry, tobacco and leather in the mouth. Jammy, oaky and very bold. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with a very long finish. Pairs with pizza and cheese. May be best served decanted. 14.5% ABV. Price: $24.99.
Angeline Pinot Noir 2020
Rating: (4.4 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from California. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Cherry and oaky on the nose. Cranberry, cherry, and plum with oak and a slight hint of cola in the mouth. Smooth, light tannins. Dry with a smooth finish and a slight alcohol taste in the back of the throat. Pairs with steak, pasta and cheese. May be best served decanted. 13.8% ABV. Price: $12.99.
L’Auratae Nero d’Avola 2020
Rating: (4 / 5)
Organic red wine from Sicily, Italy. Eco friendly and certified organic. Dark ruby color. Full bodied. A lot of Cherry on the nose. Cherry, raspberry, and blackberry in the mouth. Earthy with medium tannins. Dry, with a hint of sweetness and a nice long, smooth finish. Pairs well with steak, pizza burger, cooked vegetables and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $8.99.
Gascon 2019 Malbec
Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Nice ruby color. Medium bodied. Blueberry and blackberry on the nose. Blueberry, plum and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Smoky and leathery. Nice, light, very smooth tannins. Dry, with a nice finish. Pairs with steak and potatoes. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Revelation 2019 Cabernet-Merlot
Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Red blend wine from France. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Complex aromas of cherry, raspberry and chocolate on the nose. Complex and jammy flavors of Cherry, black cherry, raspberry, and dark chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold with fairly smooth tannins. Very dry, with a long, smooth finish and a tinge of sweetness at the end. Pairs with beef, lamb and pasta with meat sauce. Best served chilled. 14% ABV. Price: $7.99.
Rising River 2019 Pinotage
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Pinotage red wine from South Africa. Deep red complexion. Medium bodied. Jammy with strawberry and tropical fruits on the nose. Strawberry, raspberry, and tropical fruit in the mouth. Medium bold. Smooth tannins. Very dry, with a nice, lingering finish. Pairs with beef, chicken and wild game. May be best served decanted. 14% ABV. Price: $14.99.