Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Valpolicella red blend from Italy. 55% Corvina, 30% Rondinella and 15% Molinara. Medium bodied. Soft notes of cherry, plum and pomegranite on the nose. Cherry and cranberry in the mouth. chewy, tart, dry wine with mild tannins. light acidity. Smooth finish. 13% ABV. Price: $18.99.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Mazet de la Polumbiere 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon from France. full bodied. Very fruity aromas with black cherry on the nose. Very fruity with black cherry, oaky and leathery in the mouth. very bold and acidic. Sweet on the tongue and dry at the end. Lots of tannins. Very bold, tart and acidic. Silky smooth finish. Silky with steak. Fairly easy to drink. 15% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Knuttel Family 2016 Pinot Noir
Rating: 
(3.9 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from Sonoma Coast, California. Also known as Bill’s Hidden Track. Medium bodied. Cherry, raspberry and a hint of strawberry on the nose. Cherry, strawberry and a hint of plum with oak in the mouth. Well developed, aged dry wine with mild tannins. Light to medium acidity with a smooth finish. Pairs well with a burger or pizza. 13.3% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Fattoria di Sammontana 2018 Chianti
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Italy. Made from naturally fermented organic grapes. Medium bodied. Black cherry and earthy on the nose. Blackberry and tobacco in the mouth. A bit earthy, very dry and very tannic. Somewhat acidic. Decent finish. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Les Jamelles 2018 Pinot Noir
Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from France. Light to medium bodied. Light aromas of cherry, blackberry and spices on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and oak with just a hint of cherry in the mouth. Medium tannins. Medium acidity. Bolder, yet smooth finish. Pairs well with chicken and cheeses. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Moss Roxx 2016 Reserve Zinfandel
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Zinfandel red wine from Lodi, California. Medium bodied. Blackberry on the nose. Jammy, with blackberry and oak in the mouth. Medium tannins. Medium acidity. Jammy finish. Pairs well with pasta and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $16.75.
Filus Reserve 2017 Malbec
Rating: (3.9 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Medium bodied. Blackberry, blueberry and pepper on the nose. Blueberry plum and black pepper with a hint of licorice in the mouth. mild tannins. Slightly acidic. Smooth finish. Easy to drink. Pairs well with grilled steak and cheese. 13.9% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Kirkland 2018 Malbec
Rating: (4 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Full bodied with a dark complexion. Black fruit and spicy on the nose. Spicy with blackberry, black cherry and coffee in the mouth. Light tannins. fairly smooth, with a very light finish. Easy to drink. Pairs well with a variety of food. Disclaimer: received as a gift from friends for a fair and honest review. 13.5% ABV. Price: $6.99.
Escorlada 2018 red wine
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Garnacha Tintorera red wine from Spain. Full bodied and bold. Black cherry, blackberry and earthy on the nose. Black fruit, plum and smoky in the mouth with a lot of tannins. fairly smooth, lingering finish. Note: Painting on the label of the bottle is from the British National Maritime Museum and depicts the British Navy defeating the Spanish fleet. 14.5% ABV. Price: $19.99.
Petit 2018 Pinotage
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Red wine from South Africa. Medium bodied, with a nice complexion. Very fruity with plum, cherry and blackberry on the nose. Very cherry with blackberry and strawberry in the mouth. Sweet on the tongue but dry in the throat. juicy with light tannins. nice, smooth finish. 14.0% ABV. Price: $9.99.