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Wines
of the Week: Burger Night Sips
There's
something special about enjoying the warm evening air and cooking
up a batch of delicious burgers for dinner. So whether you prefer
beef, turkey, lamb or veggie patties, the right glass of wine
will elevate your meal. Here are a handful of bottles available
for $20 or less that will compliment any and all of your choices.
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St.
Francis 2015 "Claret" Blend
Winery:
St. Francis
Grape(s): 52%
Merlot, 26% Malbec, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 3% Petit
Verdot
Region: Sonoma County Ca
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Blackberries, cherries, and currants meld with aromas
of anise, herbs, and clove on the nose. Flavors of blueberry,
blackberry, and cassis play among nuances of brown spice,
licorice, and herbs on the palate. Nicely structured and
rich, open a bottle with cheese burgers fresh from the
grill.
Rating: 90 |
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Gnarly
Head 2016 Zinfandel
Winery:
Gnarly Head
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 5-10
Review:
A nose of dark fruit, spice, cocoa, and coffee aromas
greets the senses. Smooth tannins frame flavors of blackberries,
black cherries, and plum, along with hints of pepper and
chocolate covered coffee beans. Light with a balance of
fruity and savory, it's worth a try for the price.
Rating: 88 |
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Locations
"CA" 4 Red Blend
Winery:
Locations
Grape(s): Tempranillo,
Barbera, Petite Sirah & Grenache.
Region: California
Year:
n/a
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
The nose brings together aromas of black cherries, raspberries,
and boysenberries, alongside accents of spice and thyme.
On the palate, flavors of plum, raspberry, and dark cherry
come forth, backed up by suggestions of herbs and smoky
oak. A lighter-style wine but it has some nice savory
character, could work nicely with turkey burgers from
the grill.
Rating: 90 |
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Pedroncelli
2016 "Mother Clone" Zinfandel
Winery:
Pedroncelli
Grape(s): Zinfandel
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Ca
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
There's raspberries, boysenberries, and plums mingling
among notes of clove and white pepper on the nose. Plush
tannins frame highlights of blackberries, boysenberries,
and raspberries on the palate, alongside accents of brown
spices and peppercorns. Medium-bodied and balanced in
flavors, it will work well with lamb burgers.
Rating: 89 |
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Hermon
2016 Mount Hermon Red
Winery:
Hermon
Grape(s): Malbec,
Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Cabernet
Franc
Region: Golan Heights, Israel
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A combination of blueberries and blackberries come together
among suggestions of caramel, anise, and citrus zest on
the nose. Lots of blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry
flavors emerge on the palate, accented by whispers of
vanilla, orange peal, and violets. Offering polished tannins
and solid complexity for the price, it's worth checking
out.
Rating: 90 |
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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