Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Red wine from Piemonte, Italy. 90% Nebbiolo and 10% Arneis. Beautiful light, clear ruby red color. Light bodied. Cherry, raspberry and oak on the nose. Very strong maraschino cherry with raspberry, a little oak and mushroom in the mouth. Medium boldness. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a long finish. Refreshing taste and easy to drink. Vintner recommends chilling the wine to ~60°F before serving. Pairs well with steak, pizza, cheese and appetizers. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Wine Reviews
This is a list of the wines reviewed on the show, along with a rating from Rick.
Val de Salis Merlot 2019
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Merlot red wine from France. Very dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of red fruits with cherry and raspberry on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and blackberry in the mouth. Very bold. Peppery with lots of smooth tannins. Very dry, with high acidity and a very long, lasting finish with an alcohol taste. Pairs with burger, steak and pizza. 14.2% ABV. Price: $6.99.
Les Peyrautins Pinot Noir 2019
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from France. Nice deep ruby red color. Medium bodied. Cherry and oak on the nose. Cherry, blackberry and oak with a hint of vanilla and a slight tinge of strawberry in the mouth. A little sweetness on the tongue. Medium tannins. Dry and oaky, with a light finish. Pairs with barbecue and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Meyer Family Cellars Syrah 2015
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Syrah red wine from Yorkville, California. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry and cedar on the nose. Complex notes of cherry, oak, vanilla and licorice with a hint of blueberry in the mouth. Earthy, leathery and very bold. Lots of tannins. Dry and very smooth, with nice, long, lingering finish. Pairs very well with steak and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $12.99.
La Petite Gargotte Blanc de Blancs 2019
Rating: (5 / 5)
Colombard white wine from South France. Nice clear complexion. Light bodied. Strong aromas of peach, melon and pear oak on the nose. Complex notes of peach, pear, lemon and a hint of mango with tropical fruit and a lemony citrus kick in the mouth. Dry and tart with a nice finish. Easy to drink. Pairs with salads and seafood. The vintner recommends this wine be chilled before serving. May also need to be decanted. 11.5% ABV. Price: $6.99.
Val delle Rose Morellino 2018
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Black cherry on the nose. Black cherry, raspberry and slightly earthy, oaky with a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Medium tannins. Dry and smooth with a nice finish. Pairs well with bbq beef rib, smoked meats, fried chicken, pasta and cheese. Easy to drink. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Vinum Cellars 2017 Pinot Noir
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from Monterey, California. Ruby red complexion. Medium bodied. Aromas of cherry, plum and oak on the nose. Cherry and cranberry in the mouth. Earthy, oaky and medium bold. Medium tannins. Very dry and smooth with fairly low acidity and a fairly long finish. Tart at the very end. Decanting recommended. Pairs with steak, burger and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Verbo Aglianico Del Vulture 2017
Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Red wine from Venosa, Italy. Very dark complexion. Full bodied. Black fruits with blackberry, black cherry, blueberry and a hint oak on the nose. Complex flavors of dark fruits, a lot of blackberry and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Oaky, leathery, tart and very bold. Strong tannins. Rather dry with a medium finish. Pairs with barbeque, smoked sausage and cheese. Decanting recommended. 14% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Marionette Jumilla 2017 Red Wine
Rating: 
(4.6 / 5)
Red blend from Jumilla, Spain. 50% Monastrell and 50% Syrah. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Fruity with a hint of licorice, earth and oak on the nose. Blueberry, blackberry and a hint of cherry, licorice and vanilla in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, yet smooth with a lingering finish. Pairs well with filet mignon, baked ziti and pizza. 14.5% ABV. Price: $8.99.
Childress Vineyards Barrel Select 3 Red Wine
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Red blend from Richard Childress Vineyards in Lexingon, North Carolina. Blend of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot. Medium red complexion. Light to medium bodied. Strong aroma of cherry and a hint of raspberry on the nose. Strong cherry and a little oaky with a hint of raspberry in the mouth. Oaky and medium bold. Light tannins. Fairly sweet on the tongue and goes down fairly dry and smooth, with a nice, silky mouthfeel. Medium acidity and a tart finish. Pairs with bbq, grilled burger and cheese. 12.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.