Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Red wine from Jumilla, Spain. Syrah and Mourvedre blend. Full bodied with a rather dark complexion. Fruity aroma. Fruity with a slight hint of bourbon on the tongue. Spicy with floral notes. Pleasantly dry with mild tannins. Nice, silky finish. 15.5% ABV. Price: $17.99.
Month: June 2022
Cooper & Thief 2016 Red Wine Blend
Rating: (2.5 / 5)
Red blend from California. Full bodied with a very dark complexion. Very strong berry notes and flowery aromas. Semi-sweet on the tongue and quite jammy with a hint of vanilla. Smoky, oaky and mild tannins. 16% ABV. Price: $10.98.
Hecula 2015 Monastrell
Rating: (3.5 / 5)
Red wine from Spain made of 100% monastrell. Medium bodied. Strong, flowery aromas of cherry and blackberry. Cherry and peppery, with a hint of oak and touch of vanilla on the tongue. Slightly bitter. Somewhat dry and rather tannic. Smooth finish. This is a good wine to sit back and relax with, perhaps with some finger foods. 14% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Tandem Gilles Troullier 2016 Red Wine
Rating: (3.5 / 5)
Red blend of Syrah and Grenache from France. Full bodied, deep red complexion. Blackberry, cherry and chocolate on the nose. Mixed berries, with blackberry, cherry, a hint of chocolate and tobacco in the mouth. Dry with lots of tannins. Price: $14.99.
DWR-163 – Taking a Break From the Winestream – and Why
This is the one hundred sixty-third episode of the live winestream. This one is different. I have no wine. I explain why and when it may return. I also have a giveaway offer, if you respond by June 30th, 2022.
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Cantine Povero Monferrato Dolcetto 2017
Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Red wine from Italy. Full bodied, dark complexion. Flowery aromas of cherry and violet. Very fruity with a mix of berry flavors. Low tannins. Smooth, velvety texture. Overall a surprisingly pleasant wine to drink. 13% ABV. Price: $8.99.
Mystified Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Rating: (3 / 5)
Napa Valley Cab from California. Full bodied, dark complexion. Fruity and very aromatic on the nose. Fruity, juicy and slightly minty on the palate. Hint of vanilla. Oaky and rather earthy with medium acidity. Slightly tannic. Decent, drinkable red wine. 13.5% ABV. Price: $7.99.
Taking a break from the Winestream – and why
Tonight’s Winestream is different. I have no wine. I explain why and when it may return. I also have a giveaway offer, if you respond by June 30th, 2022. Join in the chats at 10 PM EDT for The Saturday Night Winestream!
Lafage Tessellae 2014 GSM
Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Red blend from France with a mix of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. Full bodied, Nice color. Really nice bouquet of cherry and blackberry. Cherry, blackberry, plum, spice and a little peppery in the mouth. A little earthy. Fresh, tart and perky with light acidity. Medium tannins. Nice, smooth finish. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Rivetti Massimo 2015 Garasin
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Red blend from Italy with a mix of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Full bodied, Dark complexion. Cherry on the nose. Strong cherry flavor in the mouth. Some acidity. Medium tannins. Dry with a fruity finish. Good dessert or party wine. 13.5% ABV. Price: $19.99.