Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Red blend from France. 40% grenache with syrah, carignan and mourvedre. Medium bodied. Cherry and blackberry with strawberry on the nose. Mix of cherry, blackberry and strawberry with a hint of mint, spices and licorice in the mouth. A little peppery. Slight acidity with medium tannins. Rather complex. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Jovino 2016 Pinot Noir
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Red wine from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Light bodied. fruity and flowery on the nose. Light tasting and earthy. Very fruity with light tannins. Nice dry Pinot Noir with a light finish. Pairs with a variety of food. Good date night wine. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Saldo 2017 Zinfandel
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Red Zinfandel bottled by the same winery in California that produces the Pessimist and Prisoner wines. Medium bodied with a dark complexion. A lot of fruit and a little flowery on the nose. Spicy with cherry and a hint of chocolate and plum on the tongue. Very fruity with medium tannins. Silky smooth with a lingering finish. Pairs well with pasta and cheese. 15.5% ABV. Price: $22.99.
Southern Belle 2017 Spanish Red Wine
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Red wine from Jumilla, Spain. Syrah and Mourvedre blend. Full bodied with a rather dark complexion. Fruity aroma. Fruity with a slight hint of bourbon on the tongue. Spicy with floral notes. Pleasantly dry with mild tannins. Nice, silky finish. 15.5% ABV. Price: $17.99.
Cooper & Thief 2016 Red Wine Blend
Rating: 
(2.5 / 5)
Red blend from California. Full bodied with a very dark complexion. Very strong berry notes and flowery aromas. Semi-sweet on the tongue and quite jammy with a hint of vanilla. Smoky, oaky and mild tannins. 16% ABV. Price: $10.98.
Hecula 2015 Monastrell
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Red wine from Spain made of 100% monastrell. Medium bodied. Strong, flowery aromas of cherry and blackberry. Cherry and peppery, with a hint of oak and touch of vanilla on the tongue. Slightly bitter. Somewhat dry and rather tannic. Smooth finish. This is a good wine to sit back and relax with, perhaps with some finger foods. 14% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Tandem Gilles Troullier 2016 Red Wine
Rating: (3.5 / 5)
Red blend of Syrah and Grenache from France. Full bodied, deep red complexion. Blackberry, cherry and chocolate on the nose. Mixed berries, with blackberry, cherry, a hint of chocolate and tobacco in the mouth. Dry with lots of tannins. Price: $14.99.
DWR-163 – Taking a Break From the Winestream – and Why
This is the one hundred sixty-third episode of the live winestream. This one is different. I have no wine. I explain why and when it may return. I also have a giveaway offer, if you respond by June 30th, 2022.
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Cantine Povero Monferrato Dolcetto 2017
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.
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.