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Wines
of the Week:
Super Values - Good Bottles for $10 or Less
If
you're a wino who wants to spend less money, but doesn't want
to make too much sacrifice on the quality of your wine, then
here are some bottles you should really check out. They're all
available for $10 or less and still deliver with some nice to
sip.values.
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Gnarly
Head 1924 "Double Black" 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Gnarly Head
Grape(s): Cabernet
Region: Lodi, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Lush black cherries, currants, and blackberries meld with
suggestions of dark chocolate and brown spice on the nose.
Polished tannins frame flavors of cassis, blackberry,
and dark cherry, which mingle among nuances of chocolate,
vanilla, and clove on the palate. Supple and sip-able,
it's lighter and fruity than many Cabs out there, but
it's very friendly.
Rating: 89 |
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Peirano
Estate 2014 The Immortal Zin
Winery:
Peirano Estate
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
A combination of strawberries, cherries, and raspberries,
along with hints of vanilla and spice greet the senses.
Flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, and strawberry jam
flow into whispers of toasty vanilla and brown spice on
the palate. Easy going and approachable, open a bottle
with BBQ chicken.
Rating: 89 |
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14
Hands "Hot to Trot" 2014 Red Blend
Winery:
14 Hands
Grape(s): Petite Verdot & Petite
Sirah
Region: Washington, USA
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Plums and cherries combine with notes of clove and tea
on the nose. Lighter in body, plum and cherry flavors
flow into expressions of brown spice and black tea on
the palate. Smooth tannins and a friendly character make
this a solid buy for the price.
Rating: 88 |
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M.A.N
Family Wines 2016 Chenin Blanc
Winery:
M.A.N Family
Grape(s): 100% Chenin Blanc
Region: South Africa
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
Notes of pears and peaches mingle among accents of spring
flowers and flint on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of
green apple, pear, and peach that flow into nuances of
minerals and white blossoms. With a crisp acidity and
lively fruit, this is a wine to enjoy on a sunny day with
your favorite seafood off the grill.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
Photo
BY: Joe Shlabotnik
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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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