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DWR-251 – Pinot Noir with Beer and Cider with Mead

November 4, 2024 by Rick

This is the two hundred fifty-first episode of the live winestream. We open a Pinot Noir from Oregon! We also review a peanut butter beer, maple cider and lavender mead. Plus, national days, dad jokes and more

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Pinot Noir with Beer and Cider with Mead

November 3, 2024November 2, 2024 by Rick

Tonight we open an Pinot Noir from Oregon! We also review a peanut butter beer, maple cider and lavender mead. Plus, national days, dad jokes and more. Join in the chats at 10 PM EDT for the season 7 premiere of The Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick!

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The Final Season of The Saturday Night Winestream begins November 2!

October 31, 2024 by Rick

It’s here! The Saturday Night Winestream returns with the season 7 premiere of Drink With Rick! This year the show will stream to Facebook, Odysee, Rumble, Twitch, YouTube and finally, X!

This will be the final season of The live Winestream. The premiere winecast, episode 251, will feature a wine review, a beer review, a cider review and a mead review. There will be national day toasts, trivia, dad jokes and maybe even a giveaway or two. The fun starts November 2nd, 2024 at 10 PM ET. Watch the promo above for more.

Natte Valleij NAT 2021 Pinotage

October 30, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (5 / 5)
Pinotage red wine from Darling, South Africa. 100% Pinotage. Naturally fermented. Clear ruby complexion. Medium bodied. Quite fruity on the nose. Plum with a hint of strawberry in the mouth. Dry and surprisingly smooth with light tannins and a nice soft finish. Very easy to drink. Pairs with steak, burger and cheese. 12.5% ABV. Price: $18.00.

Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2019

October 26, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (4.2 / 5)
Montepulciano red wine from Italy. 100% Montepulciano. Deep red complexion. Medium bodied. Plum and blackberry on the nose. Red and black fruits of Blackberry, raspberry and plum with a hint of cherry, vanilla and spice in the mouth. Just a hint of oak and not very bold. Dry with medium tannins and a nice smooth finish. Pairs well with steak, smoked sausage, burgers and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $13.99.

Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend

October 23, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (4.5 / 5)
Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend Super Tuscan Red blend from Italy. Blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot. Nice ruby complexion. Medium bodied. A lot of cherry and a little oaky on the nose. Cherry and a hint of raspberry in the mouth with a slightly smoky flavor. Very dry and medium balanced with medium tannins. Smooth with a very nice finish. Very easy to drink. Pairs with pasta, pizza, beef and cheese. May be best served decanted. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.

Phigment 2020 Red Wine Blend

October 19, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (3.8 / 5)
Red wine blend from Lodi, California. No information available as to what grapes are in this blend. Deep purple complexion. Full bodied. Black cherry and a hint of plum on the nose. Jammy and earthy, with blueberry, plum and a hint of vanilla in the mouth. Very bold and medium tannins. Dry, with a bit of sweetness on the tongue and a decent finish. Pairs with steak, smoked turkey and broiled chicken. May be best served decanted. 13% ABV. Price: $6.99.

Amancay Winery Reserva Malbec 2020

October 16, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (3.5 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Argentina. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Strong earthy aromas of blackberry and oak on the nose. Earthy, with blackberry, chocolate and a hint of strawberry and minerals in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Light tannins. Dry, with an alcohol taste and a fairly long, smooth finish. Pairs with steak and cheese. May be best served chilled and decanted. 14% ABV. Price: $6.99.

Corvelia Lot 20 Zinfandel

October 12, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (1 / 5)
Zinfandel red wine from Paso Robles, California. Dark, dense purple complexion. Full bodied. Cherry. blackberry and oaky on the nose. Jammy mix of cherry, blackberry and a hint of plum in the mouth. Oaky, toasty and very bold. Light to medium tannins. Smooth an sweet on the tongue with an alcohol taste in the very long finish. Pairs with burgers and other grilled meats. May be best served decanted with food. 14.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.

Corte Rossa Barolo 2017

October 9, 2024 by Rick

Rating: (4 / 5)
Nebbiolo red wine from Italy. Interesting rich red complexion. Full bodied. Cherry and oaky on the nose. Cherry, raspberry and oak in the mouth. Very earthy and very bold. Lots of heavy tannins. Very dry with high acidity and a very long finish. Pairs with bison and other gamier meats. May be best served chilled and decanted. 14% ABV. Price: $12.99.