Monthly Archives: February 2018

Flora Springs Red Wine 2013

This Flora Springs Red Wine is a wonderful blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah grapes. Normally I’m not a big fan of Syrahs, but this blend really surprised me! This has a very cherry aroma with wild cherries, raspberries, small amount … Continue reading

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Ménage à Trois Midnight 2015

No matter where you buy wine these days it’s almost impossible to not see Ménage à Trois wines.  These wines hail from St. Helena and are really very pleasant and a good bargain. Hints of Mocha and lots of berry … Continue reading

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Casone Toscana 2011

We get a lot of wines from Trader Joe’s and Costco. This wine, as the picture shows, is from Trader Joes.  I cannot resist a Tuscan wine, the Sangiovese grape is one of my favorite.  It is blended with 20% … Continue reading

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Tommasi Rompicollo Sangiovese Cabernet 2014

Tommasi Rompicollo Sangiovese Cabernet is fruit forward with violets and licorice accents and soft tannins to give a long and lasting finish with no bite but a dry finish.  Drink now with Italian dishes or along with a mild to … Continue reading

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Alder Ridge Cabernet 2013

Alder Ridge is a Washington State cabernet with a bouquet of cedar, licorice and cigar. This cab is spicy with a dried cherry taste that is sharp on the tongue. I recommend this wine with hearty meats, such as a … Continue reading

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Athenaeum Rutherford Napa Valley Cab 2015

I was very surprised by this cab! After only 15 minutes this wine opened up with a jammy bouquet, hints of earth and faint oaks.  Smooth across the tongue and no bite as I have seen with other 2015 cabs!  … Continue reading

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