Monthly Archives: January 2018

Mountain Head Zinfandel 2016

Posted on January 29, 2018 by myredwineguys

Sometimes you just want to have a really nice drinkable wine with some cheese and deli meats. This is a wine that I got at Costco.  A real nice Zin with wonderful berry notes and a hint of vanilla.  I … Continue reading →

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Hindsight Cabernet Napa Valley 2014

Posted on January 28, 2018 by myredwineguys

  Cherry flavor at the start with hints of vanilla, oak, coffee and cocoa. Tanins were not smooth with a little bite at the end. With a little more time, maybe 3 more years, in the bottle would be good … Continue reading →

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Ghost Winery Red Wine by Flora Springs 2013

Posted on January 27, 2018 by myredwineguys

Looking for a nice glass of wine on a rainy, cold evening? This Ghost Winery red wine with a cabernet base will be just right! A wonderful bouquet of berries with vanilla. Very smooth at the start and continues to … Continue reading →

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Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted on January 25, 2018 by myredwineguys

Here is another Costco find that is really nice both on the palette and budget: Bousquet – Cabernet Sauvignon (2013) an Argentinian wine made with organic grapes.  The label on the wine claims a 90 point rating from the Wine … Continue reading →

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Round Pond Super Tuscan 2014

Posted on January 19, 2018 by myredwineguys

When I popped the cork, there were sugar crystals on the bottom of the cork, which usually indicates high alcohol content.  Every time I’ve had a bottle of wine with the crystals, I’ve never been disappointed.   I opened a bottle … Continue reading →

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Black Stallion Cabernet 2014

Posted on January 18, 2018 by myredwineguys

This is a very sweet cabernet that starts with crushed cherries and sweet blackberries with hints of toasted oak but not overpowering.  Very smooth tannins but just too fruity for me!  It will go really good with spicy foods to … Continue reading →

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Grifone Sangiovese 2016

Posted on January 14, 2018 by myredwineguys

OK, so you spent all your money this holiday season on presents and expensive wines like Caymus and Chimney Rock and don’t have a lot of money for wine this week while grocery shopping. May I suggest a $3.99 dollar wine from … Continue reading →

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Stags Leap Cabernet 2014

Posted on January 13, 2018 by myredwineguys

Jammy frontside of blackberries with powerful and bold entrance, pretty good for a medium body cabernet.  There are hints of vanilla and oakiness that I believe will become more evident with time.  The tannins are smooth but it still seems … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Posted on January 12, 2018 by myredwineguys

Vanilla and spice overtones with a hint of toasty oak presence greet you upon first aroma.  Very nice cherry notes with some berry accents upon first sip.  I first paired this wine with a sharp cheddar cheese which really brought … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2014

Posted on January 5, 2018 by myredwineguys

This cab starts with blackberry jam along with chocolate overtones with a hint of vanilla, silky smooth across the tongue with fine tannins.  I had it with a extra sharp cheddar and chocolate, it would be great with prime rib … Continue reading →

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