Brickmason 2016 Red Blend

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (3.5 / 5)
Brickmason 2016 Red BlendRed blend from Lodi, California. Blend consists of 80% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 5% Petite Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Full bodied, Dark complexion. Black cherry and blackberry on the nose. Cedary with a mix of blackberry, cherry and a hint of clove on the palate. Astringent. A lot of tannins. Very dry with a tight finish. 14.8% ABV. Price: $17.99.

Frico Rosso 2016 by Scarpetta

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (4.4 / 5)
Frico Rosso 2016 by ScarpettaRed Sangiovese blend from Tuscany, Italy. Medium bodied, with a nice bouquet on the nose. Fruity with cherry on the tongue. Dry with medium tannins. It has a very nice finish. Aeration recommended. 13% ABV. Price: $9.98.

Le Mistral Joseph’s Blend 2017

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)
Le Mistral Joseph's Blend 2017Red blend from Carmel, California. Consists of 64% Grenache, 33% Syrah, and 3% Petite Syrah. Medium bodied, with a little blackberry on the nose. A mix of boysenberry and blackberry on the tongue. Light tannins. A little Jammy. This is a nice, smooth, easy wine to drink. 14.4% ABV. Price: $19.99.

Gran Appasso Rosso 2017

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars (2 / 5)
Gran Apasso Rosso 2017Red wine from Italy. Leather and a flowery fragrance on the nose. Smelled like a new used car with too much incense. Flowery and leathery taste. Aged in oak, but maybe for too long. Tannic. Allegedly very fruity, but I found it complex, like drinking liquid incense that was too intense. 14.5% ABV. Price: $15.99

Pessimist Red Blend 2017

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)
Pessimist Red Blend 2017Red blend from Paso Robles, California. Full bodied with a very dark complexion. Black cherry and blackberry on the nose. Cherry with a hint of blackberry on the palate. Somewhat astringent. Very fruity. It has a very nice, smooth finish. 15.5% ABV. Price: $24.99

2015 Baron De Ley Varietales

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Baron De Ley Varietales 2015 TempranilloRioja red wine from Spain. Full bodied with a dark red complexion. Blackberry on the nose. Blackberry on the palate. A little smoky. Intense mouth feel. Lots of tannin. Very strong finish. Probably best with a ribeye or heavier grilled or smoked meats. 14% ABV. Price: $14.99.

Carmita 2017 Red Wine

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Carmita 2017 Red WineRed blend from Almansa, Spain. Garnacha with 30% Monastrell. Berries with slight oak on the nose. medium body, medium tannin. Fruity with a nice, smoky finish. Easy to drink. 15% ABV. Price: $9.99.