Feb 25 2011

Francis Ford Coppola Rosso Blend (California, 2009)

Category: BlendEddie @ 10:42 pm
This is a wine that we’ve reviewed previously in the 2008 vintage, but we were disappointed with the 2009 compared to the previous year.
$16 from Fry’s
Two and a Half Trophies
  • Aromas of over ripe raspberry and a slight hint of black pepper
  • Very tannic out of the bottle
  • Long finish with flavors of dark cherry
  • A bit plain at first and the finish is where all the flavor is at
  • Hints of rosemary
  • Kind of like going to a Black Angus or a Red Lobster…a recognizable name that you are satisfied with but not overwhelmed.  Buy it if it is on sale obut do not go out of your way to pick it up at full price.
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Apr 25 2008

La Vendimia Rioja (Spain, 2006)

Category: BlendMike @ 2:07 pm
La Vendimia Rioja This wine is a Rioja from Spain and is a blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo.
$16 from Dish in Scottsdale
Four Trophies
  • Smells like flowers.
  • Sweet off the start but ends up being very well balanced.
  • Great for lighter dishes, wouldn’t hold up well to steak or pasta.
  • Smooth and flavorful, not overpowering.
  • Light, happy, and enjoyable all on its own…like taking a nap on a hammock in your backyard it is easy to do and so refreshing.
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Dec 15 2007

Mouton Cadet (France 2004)

Category: Blend,BordeauxMike @ 9:07 pm
Mouton Cadet 2004 A Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Bordeaux region of France.
$16
This wine was purchased from the Wine Studio.
Three Trophies
  • Fruity bouquet.
  • Jammy and sweet with some acidity on the front.
  • Easy to drink
  • Not too complex
  • Like a French farmers daughter. Very simple, somewhat sweet and easy to dine with.
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Dec 12 2007

Masi Campofiorin Ripasso Rosso del Veronese (Italy 2003)

Category: BlendMike @ 9:05 pm
Masi Campofiorin 2003 A blend of 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara from Italy. It is an unfiltered wine, which means that you need to decant in order to keep the sediment out of the glass.
$16 Purchased at The Wine Rack
Four Trophies
  • Green apple.
  • Wood smoke.
  • Soft, velvety, full bodied wine.
  • Very good.
  • Peppermint.
  • If you can find this baby you should really consider picking her up…she is haunting and majestic like an Italian Princess but priced for the mere pauper.
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