90 Points – $23
Full bodied dark red with fragrant nose of lavender, spice & raspberry. Mocha, dark fruit and cherry flavors. Monastrell and Grenache. 12 months in French oak. 90pts. No.54 of 100 in 2012.Great with grilled meats. – 15.5% alcohol
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Red Wine: Fork in the Road, Oliver block 249 Red, Okanagan, Canada
85 Points – $25
A blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot aged in French and American oak. Dark red with a nose of red fruit, chocolate and lavender. Flavors of strawberries and licorice. Flavor fades to asphalt and tannin too quickly in finish. – 14% alcohol
Red Wine: Show 2012, Pinot Noir – California, USA
88 Points – $20
Translucent ruby red in color with a nose of cherries and strawberries. Mouth of earthy truffle, tart berry and cherry. Good long finish.
Alcohol: 13.9%
Red Wine: Noble Wines 337 – Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California, U.S.A
89 Points – $20
Dark red with medium body. Aroma of mocha, dark fruit and cherry. Mouth of blackberry, cherry and spice with a peppery finish. Good with pot roast, steak and cheese.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Red Wine: Tommasi 2013 Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy
92 Points – $27
Ruby red with a nose of cedar and cherry. Raisin, tart cherry and black pepper notes. Spicy finish. Good for red meats and cheese.
Ripasso is the unique re-fermentation of Valpoicella Classico Superiore on the warm dried grape skins from which Tommasi Amarone has been pressed.
Name: Valpolicella Ripasso
Grape: Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara
Region: Veneto, Italy
Maker: Tommasi
Alcohol: 13%
Red Wine: Santa Carolina, 2012, Chile – My Second Try
89 Points – $20
My second try of this great Wine. You can find my first review here http://www.drjimswinereviews.com/entry/red-wine-santa-carolina-2012-chile/
Oak barrel aged for 14 months. Garnet color with cedar, oak and black currant nose. Concentrated flavors of black currant, fig, cedar and bitter chocolate. Long dark finish. Aged. Great for beef.
Name: Santa Carolina
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Chile
Maker: Vina Santa Carolina
Price: $20
Alcohol: 13.8%
Red Wine: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier, 2013, Australia
98 Points
Intense red in color with a nose of blueberry and exotic fruits. Full well rounded mouth of fruit and spice with a lingering finish.
A collaborative effort of the French M.Chapoutier and Napa’s A. Terlato.
More of their story at http://www.terlatochapoutier.com
Name: Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier
Grape: Shiraz Viognier
Region: Victoria, Australia
Maker: Terlato & Chapoutier
Price: $20
Alcohol: 14.5%
Red Wine: Banfi – ASKA Bolgheri Rosso 2012, Tuscany, Italy
93 Points
Dark ruby red in color with violet hue. Nose of wood, coffee and spice. Powerful structure with a mouth of blackcurrant, jam, prune and a long licorice finish. Great for game, red meat and strong cheese.
Did you know: The name ASKA was the Etruscan word for a vessel, and was used for things such as wine or oils.
Name: ASKA Bolgheri Rosso
Grape: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc.
Alcohol: 14%
Price: $26
Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany
Visit Banfi’s website for more Information.
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Red Wine: Heartland Shiraz 2006, Australia
92 Points – $20
9 years of age. Nose of anise and black cherry, mouthful of pepper and blackberry.
Name: Heartland Shiraz
Grape: Shiraz
Region: Langhorne Creek – Limestone Coast
Maker: Heartland
Price: $20
Alcohol: 14.5%
Red Wine: Baileys of Glenrowan 19 Crimes 2012, Vicotria, Australia
89 Points – $20
Ruby red in color with aromas of earth, leather and plum. Strong acidity and mineral taste with plum and red fruits. Could age. Needs decanting to cool the young fire in this wine.
Name: Baileys of Glenrowan 19 Crimes
Grape: Shiraz Durif
Region: Australia
Maker: Baileys of Glenrowan
Price: $20
Alcohol: 14%