87 Points – $15
Ruby red with red berry, oak and spice nose. Flavors of black fruit, vanilla, tobacco and clove. Clove spice finish. 13.5% alcohol
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Red Wine: Terre 2009, Barolo, Italy
84 Points – $11
Garnet color with an earthy nose of red fruit and violets. Spice, pepper and vanilla palate with a long peppery finish. Should age well. Good for game, roast and cheese.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Red Wine: Beringer California collection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014, California, U.S.A
89 Points – $10
Ruby red color and aromas of smoky dark fruit and cherry. Flavors of jammy black currant, mocha and vanilla. Tart dry finish. Okay wine under $10.
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Maker: Beringer
Alcohol: 13.5%
White Wine: Morning Fog Chardonnay, 2014, California
90 Points – $17
Light golden color with a beautiful floral and citrus nose. Crisp citrus lemon zest and green apple flavors with some cinnamon and vanilla from oak barrel aging. Well balanced long refreshing finish.
The first California vineyard to produce chardonnay. In the mists of San Francisco Bay. A great chardonnay under $ 20.
Grape: Chardonnay
Region: California
Maker: Wente
Alcohol: 13.5%
White Wine: Cupcake Chardonnay, 2013, California
$14
Light yellow with a citrus nose. Butter , cream lemon and vanilla notes. Tart hard finish. Great for tuna, bread and cheese.
Grape: Chardonnay
Region: Central Coast, California
Maker: Cupcake Vineyards
Alcohol: 13.5%
Red Wine: Sterling Vintners Collection, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, California
89 Points – $10-$20
Dark red in color with a waxy oak nose with flavors of blackberry, cherry currant and vanilla spice. Smooth finish.
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: California
Maker: Sterling Vintners Collection
Alcohol: 13.5%
Red Wine: Trapiche Broquel, Malbec Mendoza, 2013, Argentina
92 Points – $16
Purple ruby red in color with a nose of black fruit, jam and licorice. Flavors of dark smoky fruit, vanilla and chocolate. Long plush finish.
Grape: Malbec
Region: Mendoza Argentina
Maker: Trapiche Broquel
Alcohol: 14.5%
Red Wine: Beringer Founders Estate Chardonnay, 2013, California
88 Points – $17
Light golden yellow in color with a nose of vanilla and light oak. Flavors of green apple, pear and citrus fruit. Balanced finish.
Grape: Chardonnay
Region: California
Maker: Beringer Founders Estate
Alcohol: 13.9%
Red Wine: Menage a Trois Midnight, 2013, California
91 Points – $17
Purple red in color. Black cherry, plum, mocha and spice. Smooth vanilla finish.
Name: Menage a Trois Midnight
Grape: 44% Merlot 42%Cabernet Sauvignon 11%Petite Syrah 3% Petite Verdot
Region: California
Maker: Trinchero Family Estate
Alcohol: 13.5%
White Wine: Conundrum, 2009, California.
88 Points – $25
This very popular and well liked white is produced from the Caymus wine group. Clear crisp yellow in color with a floral nose of apricot, melon, green apple and honeysuckle. A mouth of melon,honeydew, pear and vanilla. A great wine for those that like melon. (Melon is not my cup of tea) But, well liked by many.
White Wine
Name: Conundrum
Grape: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtraminer, Chardonnay
Region: California, USA
Maker: Conundrum Wines
Price: $25
Alcohol: 13.5%