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Kendall-Jackson 2015 "Vintner's Reserve" Red Wine Blend
Winery: Kendall-Jackson
Grape(s): 29% Syrah, 27% Merlot, 15% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 10% Petite Verdot, & 5% Other
Region: California
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Blackberry, cherry, and plum aromas come together with accents of dark chocolate and toasty brown spice on the nose. With a sip, flavors of red plums and cherries unfold into elements of cocoa, cinnamon, and clove. Offering plush tannins and a balanced acidity, it will pair well with a hamburger.
Rating: 90

La Posta Pizzella Family Vineyard 2017 Malbec
Winery: La Posta Pizzella Family
Grape(s): Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Year:2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry aromas meld with overtones of earth, cedar, and violets on the nose. The palate reveals flavors of blackberries and blueberries that flow into expressions of floral earth, cedar, and anise. Sanity tannins frame the wine nicely and there's plenty of savory notes. Match it with spicy BBQ dishes.
Rating: 90

Joel Gott 2017 "Shatter" Grenache
Winery: Joel Gott
Grape(s): Grenache
Region: Maury, France
Year: 2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
The nose brings together elements of cherries, blackberries, and blueberries with suggestions of clove, graham cracker, and licorice. A sip delivers flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry that mingle among allusions of brown spice, pie crust, and anise. Fairly rich but still lively, it's a wine that will match of nicely with BBQ.
Rating: 90

Bonny Doon "Clos de Gilroy" 2017 Grenache
Winery: Bonny Doon
Grape(s): 88% Grenache & 12% Mourvèdre
Region: Central Coast, California
Year: 2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Notes of cranberries, cherries, and raspberries combine with hints of white pepper and spring flowers on the nose. Lots of red fruit is backed up by expressions of spice and floral earth on the palate. Silky tannins and a balanced acidity make this an approachable wine. Pair with pull pork sandwiches.
Rating: 90