Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Red wine from Italy. Full bodied, dark complexion. Flowery aromas of cherry and violet. Very fruity with a mix of berry flavors. Low tannins. Smooth, velvety texture. Overall a surprisingly pleasant wine to drink. 13% ABV. Price: $8.99.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Mystified Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Rating: (3 / 5)
Napa Valley Cab from California. Full bodied, dark complexion. Fruity and very aromatic on the nose. Fruity, juicy and slightly minty on the palate. Hint of vanilla. Oaky and rather earthy with medium acidity. Slightly tannic. Decent, drinkable red wine. 13.5% ABV. Price: $7.99.
Lafage Tessellae 2014 GSM
Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Red blend from France with a mix of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. Full bodied, Nice color. Really nice bouquet of cherry and blackberry. Cherry, blackberry, plum, spice and a little peppery in the mouth. A little earthy. Fresh, tart and perky with light acidity. Medium tannins. Nice, smooth finish. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Rivetti Massimo 2015 Garasin
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.
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.