Rating: 
(3 / 5)
Zinfandel from Lodi, California. Sam’s Club’s own branded wine. full bodied. Strong fruit notes with blackberry, oak and jam the nose. Very bold. Strong cedar in the mouth. Blackberry, oak, peppercorn and a little mocha in the mouth. Faint hint of vanilla. Jammy but not sweet. Fairly dry, with medium tannins. Fairly strong, lingering finish. 14.5% ABV. Price: $6.98.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Honoro Vera 2018 Merlot
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Merlot from Jumilla, Spain. 100% Merlot. Medium bodied. Musky with cherry on the nose. Musky with cherry, chocolate and mocha on the palate. Oaky with a hint of pepper. Bold taste with slight acidity and soft, light tannins. Pairs well with barbecue. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
El Goru 2016 Monastrell
Rating: 
(3.6 / 5)
Monastrell from Jumilla, Spain. 61% Monastrell, 44% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot. Full bodied. Oak and blackberry on the nose.Oak, blackberry and plum in the mouth. Very dry with a lot of tannin. Gripping and earthy. Fairly strong tannins. Strong, lingering finish. 14.5% ABV. Price: $7.99.
Backsberg 2017 Pinotage
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Pinotage wine from South Africa. Kosher Mevushal made under the strict supervision of the CapeTown Beth Din, South Africa, and the OU. Full bodied. Smoke, oak, blackberry and a mix of fruits on the nose. Very oaky and nutty with strawberry on the palate. Dry at the start and sweet at the end with lots of tannins. Medium acidity. 14% ABV. Price: $16.99.
Salmon Creek 2016 Pinot Noir
Rating: (3.5 / 5)
Pinot Noir from Sonoma, California. Medium bodied. Cherry and strawberry on the nose. Red and black fruit in the mouth. Cherry, blackberry, a hint of strawberry and vanilla, chocolate and a little oak. Fairly smooth. Medium tannins. Dry with light to medium acidity. 12.5% ABV. Price: $5.95.
Rockbrook 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma, California. Fairly dry and medium bodied. Blackberry, black cherry and spice on the nose. Fruity on the tongue. Slight hint of licorice. Fairly well balanced. medium tannins. Pairs well with burgers and lasagna. Good value for the price. 12.5% ABV. Price: $5.99.
Stemmari 2017 Pinot Noir
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Pinot noir from Italy. Estate grown and sustainably farmed. Light to medium body. Blackberry, cherry and strawberry aromas. Fruity, with blackberry, strawberry, spice and a hint of cherry and vanilla.in the mouth. Light tannins. Light acidity. Very light finish. Easy to drink. Pairs well with pasta. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Casarena Estate 2016 Red Blend
Rating: (3 / 5)
Red blend from Mendoza, Argentina. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Malbec. full bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry and black cherry. A lot of black fruit. Strong cedar in the mouth. Tangy, with mild flavors of blackberry, cherry, coffee and leather. Fairly strong tannins. 14% ABV. Price: $17.99.
Monte Tondo 2017 Valpolicella Superiore
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.
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.