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8.25/10 $16.95 Sterling Vintner's Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Deep purple/crimson colour. Dry with decent body (haha) and a pleasant mouth feeling. I have really been meaning to write a review of this one for so long... Sterling never disappoints! We have purchased this reliable cab sauv many times over. It is super smooth and tastes of... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $9.95 Mateus Signature Douro (Portugal). Dark red colour. At first sip I was a little concerned, as it seemed a bit much. But after a few more sips and some time spent in the glass, it really morphed into a decent wine that's pretty impressive for $10. Medium bodied and DRY. Tastes of plum... Continue Reading →
9/10 $22.95 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Dark purple in colour. Smells of oak, raspberry and dark plum. Dry with a full yet velvety mouth feeling (LOVEE). Tastes of raspberries, plum, cherries and a little smoky at the end, but oh-so smooth. This one has to be one of my ultimate favourites to date! If... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $11.95 Vicente Faria Animus Douro Red Blend (Portugal). Ruby in colour. Very prominent oak smell. At first sip: Very nice for Portugal! This blend is dry with a simple yet pleasant balance to it. Big upfront warm mouth feel, smooth and easy going. A little more plummy and leather tasting compared to what I... Continue Reading →
8.75/10 $26.95 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend (Columbia Valley, USA). Deep purple colour. Full bodied and smooth. Rich and smoky, with tastes of plum and dark cherries. Pleasant level of acidity. A very well balanced yet bold and drinkable red that is quite the mouthful. I immediately can picture enjoying this one on... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $15.95 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon (Argentina). Deep ruby in colour. Smells of strawberries oak and smoke. Dry (not overly) and full bodied. This is a warm juicy red with tastes of cherries and undertones of dark chocolate. Level of acidity is tolerable. Easy going and smooth, but has enough body and character that it's interesting.... Continue Reading →
5/10 $17.95 Ravens Wood Old Vine Zinfandel (California). Ruby auburn colour. Super ripe and fragrant. You can definitely detect the alcohol content here. I don't think I was prepared for the taste, but I knew I was in for something different by the smell. This dry red has a bold and unique flavour that is... Continue Reading →
7/10 $19.75 Fanti Rosso Di Montalcino (Italy). Clear ruby in colour. Oaky smell. Dry and medium bodied. Initially was spicy/smoky with prominent alcohol taste, then followed cherries and blackberries. This worked with the pulled beef tenderloin tacos we had for dinner, and the consensus was that this red would best be enjoyed with food rather... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $15.95 Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Deep crimson red. Smells of oak and cherries. Dry and medium/full bodied. Initially was notably acidic, but after a few minutes of being opened tasted super rich of plum and ripe blackberries, with a hint of chocolate. Very delicious on its own and would be the perfect companion... Continue Reading →
7/10 $13.95 Reserva Castillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon (Chile). Deep purple crimson colour. Smells of plum and cherry. Dry and medium bodied. Pretty acidic at first sip, but as you get over that comes a warming, with tastes of more plum and cherries. Definitely tart with a subtle bitterness at the end. I've had this... Continue Reading →
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