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.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
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.
Corte Rossa Barolo 2017
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Nebbiolo red wine from Italy. Interesting rich red complexion. Full bodied. Cherry and oaky on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and oak in the mouth. Very earthy and very bold. Lots of heavy tannins. Very dry with high acidity and a very long finish. Pairs with bison and other gamier meats. May be best served chilled and decanted. 14% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Barreri & Rovati Barolo Reserva 2012
Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Nebbiolo red wine from Borolo, Italy. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Cherry, cola and a hint of strawberry on the nose. Cherry, cola and strawberry in the mouth. Earthy, leathery and bold. Very dry with lots of tannins. Smooth with a fairly long finish. Pairs with steak, pasta, and hard cheese. May be best served decanted. 14% ABV. Price: $22.99.
Bellini Chianti Rufina Reserva 2017
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.