Taking a break from the Winestream – and why


Tonight’s Winestream 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. Join in the chats at 10 PM EDT for The Saturday Night Winestream!

Lafage Tessellae 2014 GSM

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)
Lafage Tesselae 2014 GSMRed 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 out of 5 stars (4.8 / 5)
Rivetti Massiom Garasin 2016Red 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 out of 5 stars (4.4 / 5)
Domaine De La Janasse Cotes Du Rhone Villages 2016 Terre D’Argile Red BlendRed 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 out of 5 stars (4.2 / 5)
Tradition 2016 Red WineRed 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 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)
Tinazzi Corvina 2016Red 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 out of 5 stars (3.5 / 5)
Brickmason 2016 Red BlendRed 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 out of 5 stars (4.4 / 5)
Frico Rosso 2016 by ScarpettaRed 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 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Jeff Runquist 1448 Red Blend 2016Red 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 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)
Le Mistral Joseph's Blend 2017Red 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.