Domaine Puig-Parahy, Georges 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon, France
Tasting Note: A sippable, evening worthy red blend from the south of France.[Read more]
Dos Puentes Estate Blend 2013 – An Enjoyable Malbec Blend
Dos Puentes, Estate Blend 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This wine is another supporting pillar and proof point of the larger malbec-blend story that will be part of Argentina’s successful wine future.[Read more]
McCay Cellars Paisley Red Blend 2012 – A Four Zinfandel & Petite Sirah Red Blend
McCay Cellars, Paisley Red Blend 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: This ruby colored red blend of four different zinfandels and petite sirah has a nose of black plum mixed with rasiny black fruit.[Read more]
Michael David Winery Lodi Red Don’s Blend – A Straightforward Red Blend
Michael David Winery, Lodi Red Don’s Blend, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Ruby in color, this blend of zinfandel, mouvedre, carignane, syrah and petite sirah has a nose of ripe black fruit including blackberry, raspberry, black cherry and some vanilla and clove baking spice.[Read more]
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Midnight Reserve 2012 – Shows Potential of Petit Verdot-Backed, Lodi, Red Blends
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Midnight Reserve 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A predominately petit-verdot-backed Bordeaux or meritage that would be an interesting product offering for the larger Lodi region to experiment with and potentially embrace as this wine shows the blend’s promise.[Read more]
Andeluna Pasionado Cuatro Cepas 2011 – Well Balanced with Mid-Palate Complexity
Andeluna, Pasionado Cuatro Cepas 2011, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This purple-colored red blend has a nose of red plum, strawberry and some cinnamon baking spice.[Read more]
Gen del Alma Ji Ji Ji Malbec-Pinot Noir 2015 – A Light Alcohol, Unoaked Mendoza Red Blend
Gen del Alma, Ji Ji Ji Malbec-Pinot Noir 2015, Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Purple in color this red malbec-pinot noir blend has a very European-styled nose.[Read more]
Lagarde Henry Gran Guarda No. 1 2011 – A Grown Up Malbec-Cabernet Blend
Lagarde, Henry Gran Guarda No. 1 2011, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A lovely, grown-up blend that behaves like a 30-year old on the cusp of greatness.[Read more]
Free Spirit Ageless Red Blend Cosi Bella Vineyard – A Special Red Blend
Free Spirit, Ageless Red Blend, Cosi Bella Vineyard, California
Tasting Note: A special red blend.[Read more]
Bressia Profundo 2011 – A Well-Assembled Malbec Blend
Bressia, Profundo 2011, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A well-assembled malbec blend with lots to recommend it.