Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Organically farmed red wine from France. Blend of 60% Carignan and 40% Aramon. Light red complexion. Fairly light bodied. A lot of red fruit on the nose. Maraschino cherry and cinnamon in the mouth. Dry with light tannins and a hint of sweetness at the end. Fairly light finish. Very smooth and easy to drink. Pairs with rich food and cheese. May be best served on its own. 12.5% ABV. Price: $19.99.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Torrato 2020 Chianti
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Italy. Blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia. Light red complexion. Light bodied. Cherry and strawberry with a hint of cola on the nose. A lot of red fruit in the mouth. Notes of cherry, strawberry and cola. A little spicy and slightly earthy. Surprisingly light and smooth with light tannins. Dry with a nice finish. Pairs well with beef brisket and cheese. May be served alone or with food. 13% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Monterotondo 2017 Chianti Classico
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Unfiltered organic red wine from Italy. Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 5% Malvasia Nero. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Aromas of cherry and oak on the nose. Interesting mix of pepper and cherry, with a hint of raspberry and licorice in the mouth. Very dry, with a lot of tannin and a long, lingering finish. Pairs with burger, pasta with meatballs, pizza and cheese. 14% ABV. Price: $24.99.
Tesoro Della Regina 2020 Chianti Classico
Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Tuscan red wine from Italy. Rich red complexion. Medium bodied. Raspberry and a hint of blackberry on the nose. Mixed berries with cherry, blackberry, raspberry and plum in the mouth. A little leather. Very juicy with medium tannins. Very dry with a long, lingering finish. Easy to drink. Pairs well with cheese. Good to serve on its own. fabulous Chianti. 13% ABV. Price: $11.99.
Natte Valleij NAT 2021 Pinotage
Rating: (5 / 5)
Pinotage red wine from Darling, South Africa. 100% Pinotage. Naturally fermented. Clear ruby complexion. Medium bodied. Quite fruity on the nose. Plum with a hint of strawberry in the mouth. Dry and surprisingly smooth with light tannins and a nice soft finish. Very easy to drink. Pairs with steak, burger and cheese. 12.5% ABV. Price: $18.00.
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2019
Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Montepulciano red wine from Italy. 100% Montepulciano. Deep red complexion. Medium bodied. Plum and blackberry on the nose. Red and black fruits of Blackberry, raspberry and plum with a hint of cherry, vanilla and spice in the mouth. Just a hint of oak and not very bold. Dry with medium tannins and a nice smooth finish. Pairs well with steak, smoked sausage, burgers and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $13.99.
Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend
Rating: 
(4.5 / 5)
Super Tuscan Red blend from Italy. Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Nice ruby complexion. Medium bodied. A lot of cherry and a little oaky on the nose. Cherry and a hint of raspberry in the mouth with a slightly smoky flavor. Very dry and medium balanced with medium tannins. Smooth with a very nice finish. Very easy to drink. Pairs with pasta, pizza, beef and cheese. May be best served decanted. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Phigment 2020 Red Wine Blend
Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Red wine blend from Lodi, California. No information available as to what grapes are in this blend. Deep purple complexion. Full bodied. Black cherry and a hint of plum on the nose. Jammy and earthy, with blueberry, plum and a hint of vanilla in the mouth. Very bold and medium tannins. Dry, with a bit of sweetness on the tongue and a decent finish. Pairs with steak, smoked turkey and broiled chicken. May be best served decanted. 13% ABV. Price: $6.99.
Amancay Winery Reserva Malbec 2020
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Argentina. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Strong earthy aromas of blackberry and oak on the nose. Earthy, with blackberry, chocolate and a hint of strawberry and minerals in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Light tannins. Dry, with an alcohol taste and a fairly long, smooth finish. Pairs with steak and cheese. May be best served chilled and decanted. 14% ABV. Price: $6.99.
Corvelia Lot 20 Zinfandel
Rating: 
(1 / 5)
Zinfandel red wine from Paso Robles, California. Dark, dense purple complexion. Full bodied. Cherry. blackberry and oaky on the nose. Jammy mix of cherry, blackberry and a hint of plum in the mouth. Oaky, toasty and very bold. Light to medium tannins. Smooth an sweet on the tongue with an alcohol taste in the very long finish. Pairs with burgers and other grilled meats. May be best served decanted with food. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.