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.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
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.
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.
Overbrook 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating:
(3 / 5)
Red wine from Napa Valley, California. Full bodied, Very berry on the nose. Bold, with black cherry and plum. Spicy with tannins. Smooth finish. Pairs well with sharp cheddar. Middle of the road cab at a fair price. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Disclosure: I received this wine free from winestore-online.com in exchange for my honest review.
Benieres Rouge 2018 Pinot Noir
Rating:
(3.9 / 5)
Red wine from France. Medium bodied. Aromatic and perfumy on the nose. Cherry with a slight hint of strawberry, raspberry and vanilla on the tongue. Somewhat acidic with medium tannins. Decent finish. Good when served chilled around 60°F. Pairs well with a wide selection of food. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
(4.4 / 5)
