Rating: (3.5 / 5)
Red 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.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Frico Rosso 2016 by Scarpetta
Rating: (4.4 / 5)
Red 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.
Jeff Runquist 1448 Red Blend 2016
Rating: (4 / 5)
Red table wine from California. Full bodied, with blackberry and raspberry on the nose. Fruity with vanilla and a hint of cherry. Just a little oaky. 13.8% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Le Mistral Joseph’s Blend 2017
Rating: (4.5 / 5)
Red 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 / 5)
Red 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 / 5)
Red 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 / 5)
Rioja 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.
Museum Reserva 2014 Tempranillo
Rating: (4.5 / 5)
Red wine from Spain. Cherry and floral notes on the nose. Red cherry and fennel on the palate. full bodied. This is a different Tempranillo. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico 2017
Rating: (4 / 5)
Red wine from Italy. A hint of black cherry on the nose. Black cherry and a little oaky on the palate. medium body, medium tannin. Black fruit with a nice, smoky finish. Easy to drink. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Carmita 2017 Red Wine
Rating: (4 / 5)
Red 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.