Wines
of the Week: Weekend Winners
During
the week, we all love a great bargain, but once the weekend
rolls around, a lot of us like to spend a little extra for that
better bottle. Thus, here are three wines between $20-25 that
won over our tasting panel. Enjoy!
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D66
"Others" 2014 Grenache
Winery:
D66
Grape(s): Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and
Mourvedre
Region: Catalnes, France
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet of bramble berries, vanilla, spice, and anise
greet the senses. Rich, jammy fruit flavors of blackberry
and raspberry come together with suggestions of cola,
spice, and earth on the palate. Opulent fruit and spicy,
earthy elements are in harmony here. Nice bottle.
Rating: 91 |
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Saldo
2016 Zinfandel
Winery:
Saldo
Grape(s): 85%
Zinfandel; 15% Blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Jammy cherries, raspberries, and boysenberries mingle
with expressions of dark chocolate and anise. Lush raspberry,
cherry, and blackberry flavor come up front on the palate,
flowing into notes of mocha, clove, and licorice. Rich
and round, it's a mouth-filling Zin that will conquer
any BBQ dish you match it with.
Rating: 91 |
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Ruffino
2014 Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico
Winery:
Ruffino
Grape(s): Sangiovese
Region: Chianti, Italy
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Aromatics of cherries, leather, and rose petals rise up
from a glass. The palate offers bing cherry and raspberry
flavors, along with accents of spice, leather, and cedar.
Light with a nice acidity, it's perfect for any pasta
in a marinara sauce.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Outstanding |
89
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Great |
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Good |
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Solid |
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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