DWR-263 – Carmen Cabernet and Honey Buzzed Mead for Milk Day

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This is the two hundred sixty-third episode of the live winestream. We open a Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc from Chile! We also review a mead from North Carolina. Plus Milk Day, Star Wars trivia and plans for the last episode of the Winestream.

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DWR-259 – Super Happy Red Blend With a Cinter Wonderland Cider

This is the two hundred fifty-ninth episode of the live winestream. We open a Super Happy red blend from California! We also review a hard cider from Virginia. Plus, National Days, dad jokes more!

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Super Happy Red Blend With a Cinter Wonderland Cider


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Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (4.5 / 5)
Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine BlendSuper 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.

BankNote The Vault 2018

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (3 / 5)
BankNote The Vault 2018Red blend from Napa Valley, California. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 8% Malbec and 7% Zinfandel. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry and oak on the nose. Blackberry, tobacco and leather in the mouth. Jammy, oaky and very bold. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with a very long finish. Pairs with pizza and cheese. May be best served decanted. 14.5% ABV. Price: $24.99.

Revelation 2019 Cabernet-Merlot

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)
Revelation 2019 Cabernet-MerlotRed blend wine from France. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Complex aromas of cherry, raspberry and chocolate on the nose. Complex and jammy flavors of Cherry, black cherry, raspberry, and dark chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold with fairly smooth tannins. Very dry, with a long, smooth finish and a tinge of sweetness at the end. Pairs with beef, lamb and pasta with meat sauce. Best served chilled. 14% ABV. Price: $7.99.

Ed Edmundo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (3.5 / 5)
Ed Edmundo Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from Mendoza, Argentina. 100% cabernet Sauvignon. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Cherry, raspberry a hint of plum on the nose. Jammy notes of cherry, raspberry, vanilla and a hint of strawberry in the mouth. Earthy and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Very dry and starts off bold with a little sweetness on the tongue and a light finish. Pairs with beef, pasta and cheese. May be best served decanted. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.

Piccini Poggio Alto 2017 Toscano

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Piccini Poggio Alto 2017 ToscanoRed wine from Tuscany, Italy. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Organically farmed. Grapes are hand harvested. Dark red complexion. Mediuml bodied. A lot of cherry and a little raspberry on the nose. Jammy notes of Cherry, raspberry, blackberry and caramel in the mouth. Oaky, earthy and medium bold. Smooth with medium tannins. Fairly dry, with a hint of sweetness on the tongue and a nice, long finish. Pairs with pasta, pizza, burger, and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.

Chateau Jeanneau 2019 Bordeaux

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)
Chateau Jeanneau 2019 BordeauxRed blend from France. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Very dark red complexion. Full bodied. Black cherry and strawberry on the nose. Cherry, strawberry and oaky in the mouth. Earthy and fairly bold. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with a fairly long, smooth finish. Pairs with beef, poultry and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $5.99.

Poggio Al Tufo 2017 Rompicollo

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Poggio Al Tufo 2017 RompicolloRed blend from Tuscany, Italy. 60% Sangiovese and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Strong aromas of raspberry with a hint of cherry, earth and clay on the nose. Raspberry, cherry and blackberry and a hint of tobacco in the mouth. Oaky and medium bold. Light to medium tannins. Dry and surprisingly smooth with a nice finish. Easy to drink. Pairs with red meat, white meat and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $14.99.