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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

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

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

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

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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Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

*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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