Rating: 
(4.4 / 5)
Pinotage red wine from South Africa. 100% Pinotage grape. Deep ruby red complexion. Medium to full bodied. Mix of black and red fruits, with earth and oak on the nose. Blackberry and boysenberry with a hint of in the mouth. A little smoky, earthy, oaky and not too bold. Medium tannins. Sweet on the tongue but dry in the mouth. Starts off bold and goes down easy with a smooth finish. Pairs with steak, smoked meats and cheddar cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.
red wine
Val de Salis 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(4.2 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon from France. Dense complexion. Full bodied. Eclectic mix of aromas with blackberry, prune, and oak on the nose. Complex mix of red cherry, black cherry, blackberry and prune in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Strong tannins. Fairly dry, with high acidity and a strong finish. Pairs with lamb, pasta with meat sauce and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Gun Dog 2019 Malbec
Rating: 
(3.8 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Black cherry on the nose. Black cherry and blackberry with a hint of plum, smoke and black pepper in the mouth. A little earthy and fairly bold. Nice medium, smooth tannins. Fairly dry, with medium acidity and a quick finish. Pairs well with grilled burger and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $9.99.
Gaetano D’Aquino 2016 Chianti
Rating: (4.4 / 5)
Sangiovese red wine from Toscana, Italy. Available from Trader Joe’s. Nice Cranberry color complexion. Medium bodied. Aromas of red fruit, with cherry, strawberry, and oak on the nose. Strong cherry with strawberry, cranberry and a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Earthy and oaky. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with higher acidity and a short finish. Pairs well with barbeque, grilled steak, pasta and cheese. 13% ABV. Price: $5.99.
Gestos 2018 Malbec
Rating: 
(5 / 5)
Malbec red wine from Mendoza, Argentina. Available at Trader Joe’s. Blend of 50% Malbec grown at 3600 feet above sea level and 50% Malbec grown at 2300 feet above sea level. Medium complexion. Medium bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry, and blueberry on the nose. Strong, complex mix of flavors with blueberry, blackberry and a little bit of chocolate in the mouth. Earthy and slightly oaky. Light tannins. Fairly dry, with light acidity and a nice light, smooth, silky finish. Easy drinking wine. Pairs well with smoked beef brisket, steak and cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $8.99.
Hancock & Hancock 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rating: 
(4 / 5)
Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from Australia. This is a blend of 90% Cab and 10% Touriga. Medium bodied. Black cherry and oak with floral notes on the nose. Black cherry and blackberry with a hint of vanilla in the mouth. It has a slight hint of plum in as it goes down. Slightly oaky. A little velvety. Medium tannins. Rather dry, with medium acidity and a nice lingering finish. Pairs with grilled meats and hard cheese. 13.5% ABV. Price: $9.99.
DWR-229 – Pinot Noir From Romania
This is the two hundred twenty-ninth episode of the live winestream. We open a Pinot Noir from Romania! We also toast national days. Plus, we pair the wine with a couple of desserts.
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DWR-225 – Mondavi wine and organic coffee with dad jokes
This is the two hundred twenty-fifth episode of the live winestream. We open a cabernet sauvignon from California! We also review an organic coffee. Plus, we toast the end of Daylight Saving Time with dad jokes!
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DWR-224 – Red wine and Octoberfest beer with cat jokes
This is the two hundred twenty-fourthd episode of the live winestream. We open a red wine from California! We also review an Octoberfest beer from Samuel Adams. Plus, sci-fi trivia and cat jokes!
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Red wine and Octoberfest beer with cat jokes
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