Sangiovese

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

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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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Tonight we open a Super Happy red blend from California! We also review a hard cider from Virginia. Plus, National Days, dad jokes more! Join in the chats at 10 PM ET for The Saturday Night Winestream and Drink With Rick! https://www.drinkwithrick.com

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Monte Antico Toscana Red Wine Blend

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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.

Poggio Al Casone Toscana 2014

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)
Poggio Al Casone Toscana 2014Red blend from Toscana, Italy. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Syrah. Nice ruby red color. Medium bodied. Cherry, tobacco and oak on the nose. Mix of cherry, strawberry, vanilla, mint and hint of oak in the mouth. Surprisingly smooth with medium tannins. Dry, with a nice finish. Pairs with grilled meats and lasagna. May be served with food or on its own. 13% ABV. Price: $10.99.

Piccini Poggio Alto 2017 Toscano

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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.

Poggio Al Tufo 2017 Rompicollo

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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.

Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti Classico

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (5 / 5)
Tenuta di Arceno 2018 Chianti ClassicoSangiovese red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Earthy aromas of cherry, raspberry and plum on the nose. Earthy with cherry and plum in the mouth. Oaky and medium bold. Lots of tannins. A little sweet on the tongue and very dry in the mouth with a long finish. Pairs well with pasta, pizza and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.

Val delle Rose Morellino 2018

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (4.8 / 5)
Val delle Rose Morellino 2018Sangiovese red wine from Tuscany, Italy. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Black cherry on the nose. Black cherry, raspberry and slightly earthy, oaky with a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Medium tannins. Dry and smooth with a nice finish. Pairs well with bbq beef rib, smoked meats, fried chicken, pasta and cheese. Easy to drink. 13.5% ABV. Price: $12.99.

DWR-248 – Italian Chianti and Ice Cream with Open Chat

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This is the two hundred forty-eighth episode of the live winestream. We open a Chianti from Italy! We also toast national days. Plus, ice cream, sprinkles and Open Chat.

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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.

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