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About myredwineguys

My red wine guys, Jim and Rich, have been drinking and comparing red wines together for the last 10 years. We drink reds exclusively (except for champagne during New Year’s Eve celebration's or special occasions). In our search to find the best red wine for the buck, we are constantly buying and drinking a variety of reds. Frequently, we see many of our favorite reds increase in price (making them impractical to buy and consume with the dismal economy). This motivates us to try and compare lesser known reds from a variety of wineries. We are constantly telling our friends where to buy and save on these great reds. One weekend over a bottle of red wine (of course), we decided to share our recommendations with the world via a blog (with the support of our wives who really think this is another way for us to drink more red wine). We are going to be making road trips up the coast and sharing our opinions on some great California Reds. Jim is a retired Navy Senior Chief now working as a Navy Technical Rep. His world travels have given him the opportunity to taste wines on different continents. He finds himself often comparing them to his favorite region – Napa Valley’s Oakville/Rutherford districts that produce some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon's. Richard is a musician who grew up in Santa Maria with a family rich with red wine tradition. According to the family legends, his grandfather used to make wine out of grapefruit when grapes were not available. He grew up drinking and making wine with his father and other Italian families in the central coast, long before there were grape vines in the area. In fact, the reason his family located to California was to make wine! Thank you for visiting our site! We hope you enjoy a glass of exceptional red wine soon!

Triton Wine Cruise Event – Saturday, May 22, 2021

Calling all wine and sea lovers! Join us for a relaxing Spring wine cruise Saturday, May 22 with breathtaking views around the beautiful San Diego Bay on the majestic Triton catamaran yacht . Enjoy a glass of Napa wine, charcuterie, … Continue reading

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2014 Le Barrettage

                  Have you enjoyed a Rhone style wine from Heidi Peterson Barrett? We opened one of her wine’s Le Barrettage 2014 from La Sirena Winery and were blown away by the quality … Continue reading

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2018 Synthesis Napa Valley Cabernet

Synthesis 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet is the flagship Cabernet from Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery. This winery has a philosophy of synthesizing the Napa Floor and mountain terroir. This wine is a perfect example of terroir synthesis by sourcing 25% … Continue reading

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Rustic Ridge Vineyards – Jamul, San Diego, California

We would like to introduce you to a new winery in San Diego — Rustic Ridge Vineyards. They just opened their doors a few months ago and are located southeast of San Diego in the hills of Jamul.  They boast … Continue reading

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2016 Sullivan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from My Red Wine Guys! We thought we would celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day by trying a wine from a winery that was founded by someone with Irish roots.  We chose Napa Valley’s own Sullivan Rutherford … Continue reading

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2016 Silverado GEO Cabernet Sauvingnon

We opened up this Napa 2016 Silverado GEO Cabernet Sauvignon to kick-off the weekend. This single vineyard Coombsville Cab comes from Mount George Vineyard at the base of Mount George volcano. It is called GEO – Greek for “Earth” and … Continue reading

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2016 GEHRICKE Cabernet Sauvignon

We opened something new last night that we haven’t tried before — a 2016 Gehricke Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. When we pulled the cork and saw wine crystals that are a result of potassium or calcium and … Continue reading

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2015 Trinchero Red Wine

2015 Trinchero Forte, a Bordeaux style blend from Trinchero Napa Valley just north of St Helena on Hwy 29. This blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot was perfect for watching the Sunday sunset by our fire pit. … Continue reading

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2018 Acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon

We decided to spend Friday Eve with a nice ribeye and filet mignon, roasted brussel sprouts, accompanied by a Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Acclaimed – another QPR wine from Costco!  For under $20, this wine really paired well with the … Continue reading

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2019 Malbec – Kirkland Signature

QPR alert! This Malbec from the Argentina Mendoza region is aged 12 months in French oak!  What a steal at under $10!  We were truly shocked by the quality of this deep purple color gem with aromas of dark cherries, … Continue reading

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