Clos du Bois 2016 Zinfandel

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (4.2 / 5)
Clos du Bois 2016 ZinfandelZinfandel red wine from California. Deep ruby red complexion. Full bodied. Cherry and raspberry on the nose. Strong cherry and raspberry with a hint of strawberry and a little peppery in the mouth. A slight hint of licorice and cinnamon. a little oaky and very bold. Medium tannins. Fairly dry, with light acidity and a smooth finish. Pairs well with steak and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $11.99.

DWR-247 – Gnarly Head and Grand Marnier with mac and cheese

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This is the two hundred forty-seventh episode of the live winestream. We open a cabernet sauvignon from California! We also toast Grand Marnier Day. Plus mac and cheese, owning physical media vs. streaming and Open Chat.

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Waccamaw 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rating: 2.8 out of 5 stars (2.8 / 5)
Waccamaw 2018 Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Red from California. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry, plum and red fruit and oak. A lot of cherry with plum, blackberry, boysenberry, plum and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Oaky, earthy and very bold. Lots of tannins. Sweet tinge on the tongue and very dry on the way down with an alcohol taste and a long finish. Pairs with grilled beef. 13.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.

FitVine 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars (3.5 / 5)
FitVine 2017 Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon red wine from Lodi, California. Deep ruby red complexion. Full bodied. Smoky and earthy tones with black cherry on the nose. Dark fruits in the mouth, with black cherry, blackberry, Oak and leather. Medium tannins. Earthy, but not too much. Bold and dry with medium acidity and a light finish. Pairs with burgers, sausage and smoked cheddar cheese. 14.1% ABV. Price: $13.99.

Laetitia Estate 2018 Chardonnay

Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars (3.4 / 5)
Laetitia Estate 2018 ChardonnayChardonnay white wine from California. Light complexion. Light bodied. Pear and apple on the nose. Strong mix of flavors, with pear, sour lemon drop and a hint of honeydew melon in the mouth. Oaky, lightly buttery and a bit bold for a white wine. Dry, but not too dry with medium acidity and a short finish. well matured. Pear flavor becomes more pronounced the longer it is decanted. Pairs well with chicken, fish and a mac and cheese. 13.4% ABV. Price: $14.79.

Bellacosa 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (4.9 / 5)
Bellacosa 2016 Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon red wine from California. Full bodied with dark complexion. Strong aromas of cherry, with tobacco and blackberry on the nose. Cherry, blackberry, strawberry, tobacco and vanilla in the mouth. Dry with strong tannins. Very velvety, silky with a nice lingering finish. Well aged. Pairs well with steak and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $14.99.

DWR-239 – Cab from Cali and Choco Stout from the UK for National Wine Day

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This is the two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the live winestream. We open a Cabernet Sauvignon from California and an Organic Chocolate Stout from the UK! We also toast National Wine Day. Plus, paper airplanes, Star Wars trivia and the usual dad jokes.

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Cab from Cali and Choco Stout from the UK for National Wine Day!


Tonight we open a Cabernet Sauvignon from California and an Organic Chocolate Stout from the UK! We also toast National Wine Day. Plus, paper airplanes, Star Wars trivia and the usual dad jokes. Join in the chats at 10 PM EDT for The Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick!

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Salmon Creek 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (4.2 / 5)
Salmon Creek 2016 Cabernet SauvignonCabernet sauvignon red wine from Sonoma, California. Dark red complexion. full bodied. Black cherry, raspberry and oak on the nose. Blend of plum, cherry, tobacco a hint of blackberry and oak in the mouth. Light, soft tannins. Velvety mouth feel. Dry with medium acidity and a nice, light, smooth finish. Pairs well with burgers, pizza, zita and cheeses. 12.5% ABV. Price: $5.95.

DWR-235 – Organic Cabernet Sauvignon With Trivia and Dad Jokes

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This is the two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the live winestream. Tonight we open a rare earth Cabernet Sauvignon from California! We also toast national days. Plus, TV Trivia and dad jokes.

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