Sweet, jammy black cherry, tinged with a raisin-y, currant flavor. A slight hint of green pepper as well. Crowd pleaser. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
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McManis 2004 Petite Sirah California
A delicious combo of red currant, blueberries, leather and bittersweet chocolate make this version an affordable splurge. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »Wild Horse 2004 Merlot Paso Robles (California)
Roses on the nose, with a perfumey black cherry, chocolate flavor. Goes down way too easily. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Clos La Chance 2003 Buff Bellied Zinfandel Central Coast (California)
Named after a hummingbird found in Northern California, this wine is rich, hearty and fruit-forward. It impresses with its luscious black cherry, blackberry combo. Subtle hints of herbs and white pepper too. Multi-layered wine that keeps giving the whole sip. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of ... Read More »
Ridge Cellars 2004 Zinfandel Paso Robles
Elegant, sultry and juicy — the kind of wine you’d want to start sexual relations with. Port-like in flavor, with roasted cherry followed by pronounced raisins and dried plums. Drink daily, if you can afford it. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=4 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $28
... Read More »Duo 2003 Cabernet Merlot Maipo Valley
Deceivingly like an expensive Napa cab disguised in a bottle from Chile. Smooth, easy-drinking black cherry, eucalyptus, tobacco, wet dirt, with an odd finish of tart cherry jolly rancher. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
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