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Wines of the Week: Bargain Blends

If you're always seeking out value when you shop for wine, then often times, you can get more bang for your buck choosing blends over varietal wines. Whether you enjoy white, rosé, or red our tasting panel has a wine for you. Cheers!

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Sokol Blosser "Evolution" #21 White Blend
Winery: Sokol Blosser
Grape(s):
Semillon, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer, Early Muscat, Muscat-Canelli, Chardonnay
Region: Oregon, USA
Year: n/a

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
The nose offers aromas of apricot, nectarine, and mango with hints of citrus blossoms and honey. The palate bursts with peaches, apricots, and guava alongside accents of orange blossoms. Fairly round with a balanced acidity, chicken or seafood Thai dishes will pair nicely.
Rating: 88

LVW 2017 Rose
Winery: LVW
Grape(s):
49% Grenache, 37% Syrah, & 14% Cinsault
Region: Provence, France

Year:
2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
Fragrances of peaches, strawberries, white blossoms, and minerals come up on the nose. A sip brings flavors of peach and red berry to the forefront with underlying whispers of minerals and white flowers. A pleasant acidity and balanced fruit make this a very approachable wine.
Rating: 90

Cashmere 2017 Red Wine
Winery: Cashmere 2017 Red Wine
Grape(s):
58% Mouredre, 29% Syrah, 13% Grenache,
Region: Paso Robles, California

Year: 2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
15-20

Review:
A bouquet of cherries, blackberries, plums, and spice rise up from a glass. A sip delivers flavors of plum, black cherry, and bramble berry that flow into expressions of pepper and all-spice. Plush tannins and soft fruit make this a wine to pair with pork soft tacos.
Rating: 89

Hahn 2017 GSM
Winery: Hahn
Grape(s):
65% Grenache, 33% Syrah, & 2% Mourvedre
Region: Central Coast, California

Year: 2017

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price:
10-15

Review:
Expressions of cherries, blackberries and strawberries blend with aromas of bacon, spice, and vanilla on the nose. Jammy fruit comes forth on the palate, with cherry, raspberry, and blackberry flavors coming together among suggestions of pepper, all-spice, and vanilla. With supple tannins and a good balance of fruit and spice, this is a fine value.
Rating: 90

By Jason Barlow

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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*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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