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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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