Poggio Al Casone Toscana 2014

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.

Satis Dei Syrah-Garnacha 2018

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4 / 5)
Satis Dei Syrah-Garnacha 2018Red blend from Spain. 55% Syrah, 45% Grenache. Medium red complexion. Medium bodied. Pleasant aromas of cherry, blackberry and oak on the nose. Juicy notes of blackberry, cherry, vanilla and a hint of strawberry in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Jammy with medium tannins. A little sweet on the tongue and very dry going down. It has a very long finish but a very nice one. Pleasant to drink. Pairs with beef, burger, pasta, pizza and cheese. May be best served decanted with food. 14.5% ABV. Price: $8.99.

BankNote The Vault 2018

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (3 / 5)
BankNote The Vault 2018Red blend from Napa Valley, California. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 8% Malbec and 7% Zinfandel. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry and oak on the nose. Blackberry, tobacco and leather in the mouth. Jammy, oaky and very bold. Lots of tannins. Very dry, with a very long finish. Pairs with pizza and cheese. May be best served decanted. 14.5% ABV. Price: $24.99.

Castelet Saint-Peyran 2019 Syrah

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars (3 / 5)
Castelet Saint-Peyran 2019 SyrahSyrah red wine from France. Dark red complexion. Full bodied. Floral, fruity aromas of cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose. Floral notes of blackberry with a hint of chocolate in the mouth. Medium bold. Medium tannins. Sweet on the tongue and very dry going down, with a decent finish. Best served decanted with food. Pairs with barbeque, smoked meats and cheese. 14.1% ABV. Price: $12.99.

Meyer Family Cellars Syrah 2015

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (4.8 / 5)
Meyer Family Cellars Syrah 2015Syrah red wine from Yorkville, California. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Strong aromas of cherry and cedar on the nose. Complex notes of cherry, oak, vanilla and licorice with a hint of blueberry in the mouth. Earthy, leathery and very bold. Lots of tannins. Dry and very smooth, with nice, long, lingering finish. Pairs very well with steak and cheese. 14.2% ABV. Price: $12.99.

Marionette Jumilla 2017 Red Wine

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (4.6 / 5)
Marionette Jumilla 2017 Red WineRed blend from Jumilla, Spain. 50% Monastrell and 50% Syrah. Deep red complexion. Full bodied. Fruity with a hint of licorice, earth and oak on the nose. Blueberry, blackberry and a hint of cherry, licorice and vanilla in the mouth. Oaky and fairly bold. Medium tannins. Very dry, yet smooth with a lingering finish. Pairs well with filet mignon, baked ziti and pizza. 14.5% ABV. Price: $8.99.

Andezon 2018 Cotes du Rhone

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars (3.8 / 5)
Andezon 2018 Cotes du RhoneSyrah red wine from France. Deep violet complexion. Medium to full bodied. Strong aromas of blackberry, black cherry and earthy notes on the nose. Fruity, earthy, leathery and smoky with blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and a hint of licorice in the mouth. Medium bold. strong tannins. Tinge of sweetness yet very dry, and an interesting finish. Pairs well with bbq beef brisket, smoked meats and cheese. 14.5% ABV. Price: $14.99.

Prayers of Sinners 2018 Red Blend

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (4.2 / 5)
Prayers of Sinners 2018 Red BlendRed 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 out of 5 stars (4.4 / 5)
Paris Valley Road 2017 Founder’s BlendRed 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.

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.