Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon from France. Dense complexion. Full bodied. Eclectic mix of aromas with blackberry, prune, and oak on the nose. Complex mix of red cherry, black cherry, blackberry and prune in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Strong tannins. Fairly dry, with high acidity and a strong finish. Pairs with lamb, pasta with meat sauce and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Willowlake 2018 Pinot Noir
Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from Middletown, California. Light red complexion. Light bodied. Strong aromas of cherry, strawberry and black pepper on the nose. Cherry, strawberry, slightly oaky and a little peppery, with a hint of plum the mouth. Very light taste. Dry with light tannins. Medium acidity. Very light and smooth finish. Very easy to drink. Pairs with grilled steak, smoked turkey and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $19.99.
Side By Side 2017 Rioja
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Tempranillo red wine from Rioja, Spain. 100% Tempranillo. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Blackberry on the nose. Blackberry and cherry with a hint of clove, tobacco and chocolate in the mouth. A little earthy and fairly bold. Dry with medium tannins, high acidity and a medium finish. Pairs with grilled steak, stuffed cabbage rolls and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Cambria Clone 4 2015 Pinot Noir
Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Pinot Noir red wine from Santa Maria Valley, California. Medium complexion. Medium bodied. Cherry, strawberry, oaky and earthy on the nose. Cherry, strawberry, oaky and earthy with a hint of licorice and vanilla in the mouth. A little smoky. Light tannins. Very dry, with high acidity and a long finish. Pairs well with steak, smoked turkey, grilled vegetables and cheese. 14.4% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Kuleto Estate Native Son 2016 Red Blend
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Red blend of 27% Zinfandel, 22% Malbec, 20% Petite Syrah, 20% Merlot and 11% Tempranillo. The five different grapes are sourced from 90% Lake County and 10% Napa County, California. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry, strawberry and oak. Strong cherry, blackberry and strawberry, with and a hint of raspberry chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and very bold. Strong tannins. Very dry with a sweet tinge on the edges going down the throat. Complex and somewhat acidic. Fruity and flowery finish. Pairs well with steak, smoked meats and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Prayers of Sinners 2018 Red Blend
Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Red blend from Washington. Blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Oak, tobacco and blackberry on the nose. Blackberry and black cherry with a hint of raspberry and chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. strong tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a nice finish. Pairs with smoked meats and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Paris Valley Road 2017 Founder’s Blend
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Red blend from Paso Robles, California. Varietal blend of 43% Petite Syrah, 29% Zinfandel/Primitivo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah and 2% Merlot. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Bold mix of cherry and blackberry on the nose. Nice mix of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and vanilla with a hint of strawberry in the mouth, and a little plum and licorice at the end. Oaky and bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a nice, smooth finish. Pairs with steak and hard cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Rosso di Ca’ Momi 2018 Red Blend
Rating: (4 / 5)
Red blend from Napa, California. varietal consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Syrah. Very deep ruby red complexion. Full bodied. Aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry with a little oak on the nose. Complex flavors of red and black fruits, with blackberry, cherry, raspberry and a hint of blueberry in the mouth. Oaky and very bold. Strong tannins. Very dry, with high acidity and a nice, lingering finish. Pairs well with grilled lamb and sharp cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $8.97.
DWR-248 – Italian Chianti and Ice Cream with Open Chat
This is the two hundred forty-eighth episode of the live winestream. We open a Chianti from Italy! We also toast national days. Plus, ice cream, sprinkles and Open Chat.
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Italian Chianti and Ice Cream with Open Chat
Tonight we open a Chianti from Italy! We also toast national days. Plus, ice cream, sprinkles and Open Chat. Join in the chats at 10 PM EDT on The Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick!
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