2012 Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Yountville, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2012
Score: 
100
Grade: 
A+
Current Price: 
$750.00USD

Great showing for this wine although still a bit on the youngish side.  Purple in color, opaque and shimmering bright.  The nose is big and deep.  Cedar, cassis, slight blueberries, slight coffee, and char.  Full bodied.  Great plush texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is deep, complex and delicious.  It has a bit of a "Bordeaux" quality but the fruit is prime Napa.  Flavors of cassis, coffee, char and slight blueberries.  Long finish.  The last glass was the best.  This is great on its own but works with most (not seafood) foods.  This bottle was enjoyed with an assortment of che

2022 Azienda Agricola Corvezzo Prosecco Rosé, Italy, DOC Prosecco, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$13.00USD

This is labeled as NV, but the Euro Number indicates 2022, although it was release in 2023.  It is a blend of 85/15 Glera/Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) made from organic grapes.  This release has a new bottle and label and is very attractive packaging.  Salmon pink in color with frothy bubbles.  The nose is lovely.  Chalky with minerality along with strawberries and cherries and a slight cherry blossom note.  Full bodied.  Good acidity.  Light sweetness on the palate.  Also flavors of strawberries, cherries and minerals.  Nice on its own, but better with food.  This worked well with baked Brie to

2021 Brilla! Prosecco Rosé Millesimato Extra Dry, Italy, Prosecco DOC, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$13.00USD

This is a blend of Glera and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) grapes made in northeast Italy.  Pale salmon pink in color.  A nice mousse with smaller bubbles.  Clear and bright.  Beautiful packaging in a sparkling bottle. The nose has orange zest with a bit of peach. Full bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, the orange zest comes thru with some lemon and underlying minerality.  Long finish.  This has some depth and intensity.  Very food friendly.  This would work great with a Mushroom Pâte.  Drink now.  Great value in Prosecco.

2022 Bodegas Diamandes Chardonnay Perlita, Argentina, Mendoza, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

This is a Chardonnay from Argentina.  Light golden in color, watery at the rim, clear and bright.  The nose is a bit reductive but also some grapefruit and a bit of minerality.  Full bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, nice minerality with slight lemon notes.  Moderate finish. This is a very refreshing wine that is nice on its own and would work well with a Tuna or Crab salad.  Drink over the next few years.  

2022 Domaine Bousquet Malbec, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$13.00USD

Domaine Bousquet remains a great source for well priced wines that are not only very good to outstanding, but made in a sustainable way.  This is 100% Malbec from Argentina.  Purple in  color, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with plums, cedar, and a slight note of raisin.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, plums and black cherries with a slight dark chocolate note.  Not the most complex wine in the world but quite tasty and a fantastic value.  This is great on its own and works very well with meats, fowl or veggies off the grill.  

2021 Opolo Cabernet Sauvignon Summit Creek, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

This is an inexpensive Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles that delivers for under $20.  Purple in color with some ruby hues.  The nose has black cherries with some spice.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, this is an easy drinking wine that would be good to serve for an outdoor cookout.  Flavors of black cherries.  Moderate finish.  A nice choice with a burger off the grill.  Drink now.  

2021 Frog's Leap Zinfandel, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$37.00USD

This is a blend of 81% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, and 9% Carignane.  A middle of the road style of Napa Zinfandel.  Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has black cherries, slight raspberries, bramble, gravel and spice.  Medium bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, this drinks easy.  Some depth.  Flavors of black cherries, cherries, slight cranberries and spice.  Good acidity.  Nice finish.  This is nice on its own and will work well with foods off the grill.  Drink over the next five years.  

2021 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, USA, California, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$47.00USD

This is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petite Sirah, and 5% Malbec from Napa.  It is a big wine (15.5% abv) but not over the top.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has cassis, black cherries, boysenberries, char, chocolate and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Good balance despite the alcohol.  On the palate, this is tasty.  Flavors of cassis, black cherries, some milk chocolate, char and spice.  Some depth and complexity.  Long finish.  This should drink well for another five to eight years.  Great on its own, this would work well with a steak or burger.  

2018 Buoncristiani OPC Proprietary Red, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2018
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$51.00USD

This is a blend of 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Syrah, 18% Malbec and 16% Merlot from Napa.  The grapes are fermented separately and then blended for further ageing.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is great with black raspberries, cassis, black pepper, black cherries, chocolate and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  On the palate, this is drinking well.  It has some depth and (varietal) complexity.  Flavors of black cherries, cassis, black raspberries, chocolate and char.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own and will work with lots of foods.  A nice steak wine but also

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