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Wines
of the Week: Winter Reds
It's
cold out, so your dinner menu probably has a lot of hearty dishes
on it. Of course, if you're enjoy a hearty dish, you'll need
a robust wine to match. Here are a few picks from our tasting
panel, each available for $20 or less. Cheers and enjoy!
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Ancient
Peaks 2016 Zinfandel
Winery:
Ancient
Peaks
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles, California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Lots of blackberries and dark cherries mingle among notes
of spice, toasty oak, and cocoa on the nose. The palate
showcases flavors of blackberry, cherry, and currant alongside
accents of mocha, brown spice, and vanilla. Rich fruit
and refined tannins make this a Zin to pair with BBQ chicken
pizza.
Rating: 90 |
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Joel
Gott 2016 "Shatter" Grenache
Winery:
Joel
Gott
Grape(s): Grenache
Region: Maury,
France
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Blackberry and black cherry aromas weave together among
nuances of pepper and vanilla on the nose. Flavors of
blackberries, dark cherries, and boysenberries flow into
highlights of black pepper, minerals, and vanilla. This
wine bring old and new world together nicely, as ripe
fruit is in harmony with a savory character. Match with
deep dish pizza.
Rating: 90 |
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Alamos
2016 Red Blend
Winery:
Alamos
Grape(s): 50%
Malbec, 30% Bonarda, 15% Syrah & 5% Tempranillo
Region: Mendoza,
Argentina
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Notes of blackberries, blueberries, and cherries mingle
among nuances of smoke, herbs, and anise on the nose.
The palate delivers flavors of plum, blackberry, and dark
cherry that meld with suggestions of smoky oak, spice,
and licorice. Fruity and savory flavors are in harmony,
framed by polished tannins, open a bottle with a Mexican
stew.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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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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