Casa Castillo 2017 Monastrell

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)
Casa Castillo 2017 MonastrellMonastrell red wine from Jumilla, Spain. Medium complexion. Medium bodied. Cherry, leathery and earthy aromas. Flavors of cherry, blackberry and strawberry in the mouth. Leathery, earthy and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Medium dry, with medium acidity, a high alcohol taste and smooth finish. Pairs with burgers, beef summer sausage and cheese. 15% ABV. Price: $9.99.

Castieres de Nimes Mata’Or 2019 GSM

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (4.2 / 5)
Castieres de Nimes Mata’Or 2019 GSMLimed edition GSM red wine from France. Recommended to decant 2 hours before consumption. Blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre. Deep complexion. Full bodied. Blackberry on the nose. Peppery with blackberry and chocolate notes in the mouth. Oaky, very bold and fairly smooth with a lot of tannins. Very dry, with high acidity. Pairs well with smoked sausage, smoked beef brisket and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.

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I open, taste, review a red blend from France! Plus, National Cat Day, TV trivia puzzle books, and the premiere of a comedy-horror Super 8mm film produced over 40 years ago and never shown on the Internet! Join in the chats at 10 PM EDT for the Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick!

DWR-97 – Casa Castillo 2017 Monastrell Tasting and Review

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This is the ninety-seventh episode of the live winestream. I open, taste and review a Casa Castillo 2017 Monastrell from Spain purchased from Winestore in Blakeney, NC. We also toast birthdays, national days, and tell dad jokes for prizes!

Winter is here, and with it, winter storms. Visit ready.gov for instructions on how to prepare an emergency kit and use the promo code mentioned in the show to save 5% off emergency weather radios at Buy Two Way Radios.

This podcast is the audio version of the video winestream, edited with consideration for the listener. Did I enjoy the wine? Do I recommend it? Listen to find out. Do you have a favorite wine you would recommend? Is there a wine you are curious about and would like me to try? Tell me what it is and I may give it a review on a future Winestream. Send your suggestions and comments to rick(at)savoiamedia.com or send them through the contact form on my website at drinkwithrick.com! Drink With Rick is a member of the new Savoia Media Network.

Casa Castillo 2017 Monastrell Tasting and Review

I open, taste and review a Casa Castillo 2017 Monastrell from Spain purchased from Winestore in Blakeney, NC. We also toast birthdays, national days, and tell dad jokes for prizes! Join in the chats at 10 PM ET and Drink With Rick!

Watch and Chat Live during the Winestream on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitch channel or Twitter feed!

DWR-77 – Castieres de Nimes Mata’Or 2019 GSM Tasting and Review

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This is the seventy-seventh episode of the live winestream. I open, taste and review a Castieres de Nimes Mata’Or 2019 GSM from France purchased from Winestore in Blakeney, NC. I also toast a lot of birthdays, national days, and talk about stuff. Plus, why is there a bottle of Pyrat Rum on my desk?

Just a reminder that hurricane season is still upon us. Visit ready.gov for instructions on how to prepare an emergency kit and use the promo code mentioned in the show to save 5% off emergency weather radios at Buy Two Way Radios.

This podcast is the audio version of the video winestream, edited with consideration for the listener. Did I enjoy the wine? Do I recommend it? Listen to find out. Do you have a favorite wine you would recommend? Is there a wine you are curious about and would like me to try? Tell me what it is and I may give it a review on a future Winestream. Send your suggestions and comments to rick(at)savoiamedia.com or send them through the contact form on my website at drinkwithrick.com! Drink With Rick is a member of the new Savoia Media Network.

Castieres de Nimes Mata’Or 2019 GSM Tasting and Review


I open, taste and review a Castieres de Nimes Mata’Or 2019 GSM from France purchased from Winestore in Blakeney, NC. I also toast a lot of birthdays, national days, and talk about stuff. Plus, why is there a bottle of Pyrat Rum on my desk? Join in the chat at 10 PM ET and Drink With Rick!

Watch and Chat Live during the Winestream on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitch channel or Twitter feed!

DWR-55 – El Goru 2016 Monastrell wine tasting and review

This is the fifty-fifth episode of the live winestream. I open, taste and review an El Goru 2016 Mourvedre/Monastrell wine from Spain purchased from Winestore in Blakeney, NC. We also learn about the grape used to make this wine. I also toast a lot of birthdays and national days, so I hope there is enough in this bottle to get us through the show.

This podcast is the audio version of the video winestream, edited with consideration for the listener. Did I enjoy the wine? Do I recommend it? Listen to find out. Do you have a favorite wine you would recommend? Is there a wine you are curious about and would like me to try? Tell me what it is and I may give it a review on a future Winestream. Send your suggestions and comments to rick(at)savoiamedia.com or send them through the contact form on my website at drinkwithrick.com!

El Goru 2016 Monastrell wine tasting and review


I open, taste and review an El Goru 2016 Mourvedre/Monastrell wine from Spain purchased from Winestore in Blakeney, NC. We also learn about the grape used to make this wine. I also toast a lot of birthdays and national days, so I hope there is enough in this bottle to get us through the show. Join in the chat at 10 PM ET on Facebook, YouTube or Twitch and Drink With Rick!

DWR-18 – Lafage Tessellae 2014 GSM Tasting and Review

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This is the eighteenth episode of the live winestream. I open, taste and review a Lafage Tessellae 2014 French red blend purchased for under $10 from Winestore in Blakeney. I also toast my friend Mark Miller from Miller House Concerts for his birthday, congratulate my friend Charles on his new job, and talk about my high school french class.

This podcast is the audio version of the video winestream, edited with consideration for the listener. Did I enjoy the wine? Do I recommend it? Listen to find out. Do you have a favorite wine you would recommend? Is there a wine you are curious about and would like me to try? Tell me what it is and I may give it a review on a future Winestream. Send your suggestions and comments to rick(at)savoiamedia.com or send them through the contact form on my website at drinkwithrick.com!