Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Red 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.
red blend
Terrain Vineyards 2016 Red Blend
Rating: 
(3.5 / 5)
Red blend from Napa, California. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of jammy cherry, blackberry, and oak on the nose. Jammy flavors of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and very bold. Smooth, medium tannins. Rather dry, with a strong finish. Pairs with lamb, pasta and cheese. 12.5% ABV. Price: $3.99.
Poggio Al Tufo 2017 Rompicollo
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Red 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.
DWR-249 – French Bordeaux and Salted Caramel Porter With Gummies
This is the two hundred forty-ninth episode of the live winestream. We open a Bordeaux from France! We also review a salted caramel porter from California. Plus, milk chocolate, mac & cheese gummies and Open Chat.
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Lillie’s Collection 2016 Red Blend
Rating: 
(4.8 / 5)
Red wine from Middleton, California. Blend of 50% Merlot, 44% Petite Syrah, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to dark complexion. Full bodied. Complex aromas of leather, earth and dark fruits with black cherry and blackberry. A very berry mix of blackberry and cherry with a lot of leathery and earthy notes in the mouth. Fruit forward, oaky and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Fairly dry, with medium acidity. Very smooth finish. Pairs well with grilled burger, pasta and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Kuleto Estate Native Son 2016 Red Blend
Rating: (4.8 / 5)
Red blend of 27% Zinfandel, 22% Malbec, 20% Petite Syrah, 20% Merlot and 11% Tempranillo. The five different grapes are sourced from 90% Lake County and 10% Napa County, California. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry, strawberry and oak. Strong cherry, blackberry and strawberry, with and a hint of raspberry chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and very bold. Strong tannins. Very dry with a sweet tinge on the edges going down the throat. Complex and somewhat acidic. Fruity and flowery finish. Pairs well with steak, smoked meats and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.
Prayers of Sinners 2018 Red Blend
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Red blend from Washington. Blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Merlot. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Oak, tobacco and blackberry on the nose. Blackberry and black cherry with a hint of raspberry and chocolate in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. strong tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a nice finish. Pairs with smoked meats and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Paris Valley Road 2017 Founder’s Blend
Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Red blend from Paso Robles, California. Varietal blend of 43% Petite Syrah, 29% Zinfandel/Primitivo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Syrah and 2% Merlot. Dark complexion. Full bodied. Bold mix of cherry and blackberry on the nose. Nice mix of cherry, blackberry, raspberry and vanilla with a hint of strawberry in the mouth, and a little plum and licorice at the end. Oaky and bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, with medium acidity and a nice, smooth finish. Pairs with steak and hard cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
Rosso di Ca’ Momi 2018 Red Blend
Rating: (4 / 5)
Red blend from Napa, California. varietal consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Syrah. Very deep ruby red complexion. Full bodied. Aromas of cherry, blackberry and raspberry with a little oak on the nose. Complex flavors of red and black fruits, with blackberry, cherry, raspberry and a hint of blueberry in the mouth. Oaky and very bold. Strong tannins. Very dry, with high acidity and a nice, lingering finish. Pairs well with grilled lamb and sharp cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $8.97.
DWR-246 – NDP Red Blend from France with vinyl records and DVDs
This is the two hundred forty-sixth episode of the live winestream. We open a a red blend from France! We also toast national days. Plus, has streaming reached its peak? Is physical media making a comeback?
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