When one thinks of Italian wine, several iconic varieties might come to mind, but few resonate as deeply as Sangiovese. This grape, with its rich history, deep cultural roots, and presence in some of Italy's most iconic wines, encapsulates the spirit of the Italian...
1850 Wine Cellars 2018 Fair Play Meritage
$21.99
Tasting Notes: This wine boasts an easy to love aromatic profile of dried herbs, raspberry and dried blueberry with hints of sweet American oak. Supple tannins, bright acidity and deep fruit flavors round out the palate of this medium-bodied Bordeaux style blend. 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast Silver Medal, Orange County Fair Final Blend: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 11% Petite Sirah, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Montepulciano Case Production: Only 272 cases produced Pair With: Filet mignon with Gorgonzola cream sauce, roasted duck with a red wine and blueberry sauce, cheeseburgers, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese or stuffed mushrooms Hold Time: Enjoy now or hold up to 8 years Alcohol by Volume: 13.5% Cheers to another unique wine club find!
Dolcetto
The name 'Dolcetto' may evoke images of a sugary or dessert wine, given that it translates to "little sweet one" in Italian. Yet, this grape variety and its resultant wines are anything but saccharine. Bursting with fruit and sporting a pleasantly bitter edge,...
Grenache
Sun-kissed and bursting with vigor, Grenache (known as Garnacha in Spain) is a grape variety that embodies the fiery passion of its Mediterranean roots. Oftentimes a key player in iconic blends, yet equally stunning as a solo artist, Grenache offers wine enthusiasts a...