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
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Reviews of red wines
Nieto 2003 Malbec Riserva Mendoza (Argentina)
A smoky, forceful wine that cannot be ignored in the mouth. Full-bodied and loaded with dark cherries, blackberries, tobacco, plums and an after-sip experience of licorice. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
... Read More »Valdevieso 2003 Malbec Single Vineyard Reserve Chile
An aroma of pancake syrup, but the bold, tannic flavor erases all inkling of sweetness in the mouth. Dark, inky fruit with roasted cherry jam flavor and wine-soaked leather. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »Catena 2003 Malbec Mendoza (Argentina)
Smells like sugar cookies with a blueberry and blackberry compote. Tastes smooth, elegant, and raspberry jammy. Delicious wine that’s worth much more than you’re paying. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Spellbound 2002 Petite Syrah California
Sultry, yet fun with bright cherry, flowers and ripe fruit that dances all over the mouth. Definitely has some stereotypical petite syrah beefiness to it, but the tannins are tame. A fantastic everyday drinking wine. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »Hedges Family Estate 2004 CMS Red Blend Columbia Valley (Washington)
CMS stands for Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. This one has bright, fun raspberry and cherry with some spicy black pepper. Great value. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Cougar Crest 2003 Syrah Walla Walla Valley (Washington)
This wine has an aroma you want to live in — floral, juicy and full of raspberry, cherry and blackberry. But it’s also gutsy, with enough acidity and tannin to make the flavor last forever. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $32
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