Rating:
(4.8 / 5)
Red blend from Italy with a mix of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Full bodied, Dark complexion. Cherry on the nose. Strong cherry flavor in the mouth. Some acidity. Medium tannins. Dry with a fruity finish. Good dessert or party wine. 13.5% ABV. Price: $19.99.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Domain De La Janasse Cotes Du Rhone Villages 2016 Terre D’Argile Red Blend
Rating:
(4.4 / 5)
Red blend from France with a mix of 25% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 25% Mourvedre, 25% Carignan. Full bodied, Deep red complexion. Rather complex, with a nice bouquet and flowery on the nose. Berry fruit and spice with a hint of licorice. Very juicy with a hint of oak. Some acidity. Medium tannins. Dry with a very nice finish. 14.5% ABV. Price: $19.99.
Tradition 2016 Red Wine
Rating:
(4.2 / 5)
Red blend from California with 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Full bodied, Dark complexion. Very berry with Chocolate and vanilla on the nose. Chocolate and blueberry on the tongue. Very juicy with a hint of oak. Some acidity. Medium tannins. Dry with a nice finish. 15.1% ABV. Price: $24.99.
Tinazzi Corvina 2016
Rating:
(3.8 / 5)
Red wine made from 100% Corvina from Italy. Medium bodied, Dark complexion. Blackberry on the nose. Blackberry on the palate. Medium tannins. Medium dry with a nice finish. Well aged. Good wine for a dinner party. 13.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Brickmason 2016 Red Blend
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.
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