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2023 Louis Bernard Côtes du Rhône, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+

This is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from the Southern Rhone.  Deep ruby in color, partially opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, cherries, wild herbs and slight floral notes.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, this is easy and tasty to drink.  Flavors of cherries, black cherries, spice and char.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  A perfect choice for (veggie) Burgers off the grill.  Drink over the next five years.  

2023 Domaine de Chateaumar Cuvee Amandine, France, VdP, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
85
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$15.00USD

I really enjoy their Cuvee Vincent Cotes du Rhone red wine but this was not at that level.  Still, for an inexpensive white, it would be a nice wine for a party.  It is 95% viognier with 5% Grenache Blanc.  Light golden in color with a touch of green.  The nose is flat with little or no floral notes which is what I hoped for.  Maybe a touch of baked peach.  Medium bodied.  Moderate acidity.  On the palate, a touch of minerality.   Moderate finish.  Drink now.  

NV Marevia Nit del Foc Brut, Spain, Wine Review

Score: 
87
Grade: 
B
Current Price: 
$15.00USD

Made from Organic grapes grown near Valencia.  Light silvery/gold in color with a nice mousse of medium bubbles.  The nose has some seltzer with a touch or peach.  Medium bodied.  Moderate acidity.  On the palate, this is ever so slightly sweet.  It is refreshing to drink with a slight peach and mineral note.  Good finish.  A nice wine to finish the day but will work well with lighter food.  Drink now.  Good value.  

2000 Wild Horse Pinot Noir, USA, California, Central Coast, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2000
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+

From a recent cellar purchase a friend made, this was very drinkable and much better than I would have thought.  Cherry red in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose has cherries, slight sandalwood and slight baking spice.  Medium bodied.  Good balance.  On the palate, there is still nice cherry fruit.  Not super complex but some depth.  It drinks nicely on its own but would be better with food.  It would be nice with baked salmon with a cream sauce.  Drink up.  

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