Le Mistral Joseph’s Blend 2017

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)
Le Mistral Joseph's Blend 2017Red blend from Carmel, California. Consists of 64% Grenache, 33% Syrah, and 3% Petite Syrah. Medium bodied, with a little blackberry on the nose. A mix of boysenberry and blackberry on the tongue. Light tannins. A little Jammy. This is a nice, smooth, easy wine to drink. 14.4% ABV. Price: $19.99.

Gran Appasso Rosso 2017

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars (2 / 5)
Gran Apasso Rosso 2017Red wine from Italy. Leather and a flowery fragrance on the nose. Smelled like a new used car with too much incense. Flowery and leathery taste. Aged in oak, but maybe for too long. Tannic. Allegedly very fruity, but I found it complex, like drinking liquid incense that was too intense. 14.5% ABV. Price: $15.99

Pessimist Red Blend 2017

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)
Pessimist Red Blend 2017Red blend from Paso Robles, California. Full bodied with a very dark complexion. Black cherry and blackberry on the nose. Cherry with a hint of blackberry on the palate. Somewhat astringent. Very fruity. It has a very nice, smooth finish. 15.5% ABV. Price: $24.99

2015 Baron De Ley Varietales

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Baron De Ley Varietales 2015 TempranilloRioja red wine from Spain. Full bodied with a dark red complexion. Blackberry on the nose. Blackberry on the palate. A little smoky. Intense mouth feel. Lots of tannin. Very strong finish. Probably best with a ribeye or heavier grilled or smoked meats. 14% ABV. Price: $14.99.

DWR-162 – Live from Podfest 2022: Wild Horse 2018 Pinot Noir Tasting and Review

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This is the one hundred sixty-second episode of the live winestream. I open, taste and review a Wild Horse 2018 Pinot Noir red wine purchased from The Hilton Orlando at Podferst 2022. We also toast national days. Recorded live at Podfest 2022 in Orlando, Florida!

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Carmita 2017 Red Wine

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Carmita 2017 Red WineRed blend from Almansa, Spain. Garnacha with 30% Monastrell. Berries with slight oak on the nose. medium body, medium tannin. Fruity with a nice, smoky finish. Easy to drink. 15% ABV. Price: $9.99.

Filus Classic Malbec 2016

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)
Filus Classic Malbec 2016Bought a Malbec to review on the suggestion of my sister. Purchased at Winestore in Blakeney, NC. Red blend from Argentina with Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice color, medium body, medium tannin. Black fruit with a hint of mint. Easy to drink with or without food. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.