Blake Kennedy

Caldora Sangiovese 2010, Terre Di Chieti Igt

Mula Velha Premium Tinto 2012, Alentejo

Very well-integrated nose and palate on this wine. Nose is still developing, features ripe red currants, black currants and blackberries, violets, flinty minerality, and lots of cocoa, vanillin, smoke and toast. Tannins are fairly smooth and acidity is medium; the minerality is quite pronounced on the palate. I think this wine will probably show more smoky and deep floral notes over the next 5 or so years. Good value now; will probably be exceptional then.

Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais 2011

Voici une exemplaire de beaujolais. Il y a des notes fortes de confiture de fraises dans l'arôme soutenues de notes florales. C'est un vin de tannins faibles mais pas trop sucré. Pour ceux et celles qui ont une aversion aux vins corsés, voici un vin rouge qui se boit très facilement.

P K N T Carmenere Reserve 2012, Central Valley

Beso De Vino Old Vine Garnacha 2010

Nice fruity notes on the nose, especially strawberry. Decent complexity, not overly tannic, the acidity is nice and refreshing without being too much. Medium length. Slightly sweet. Fantastic value at this price point.

Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Los Quillayes Vineyard, Maipo Alto

Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2011, Casablanca Valley

Lurton Les Fumées Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Vin De France

The apple and acidity are prominent in this wine. I have doubts that it will age particularly well, but it paired perfectly with braised chicken breast in a white wine pan reduction. Great value wine at its price.

Château Croze De Pys Prestige Malbec Cahors 2010, Ac

Clear deep ruby ​​with light purple rim. Pronounced nose of blackcurrants, plum with red cherry, with strong chocolate, mint and vanilla and Some nondescript florality underneath. Medium-full bodied with medium acidity and full, rough tannins. Chocolatey Notes predominated on the attack in the mouth, Followed By harsh, rough tannins. Delicious, except for the finish. I have a suspicion Reviews another 5-10 years with That in the bottle Those tannins Will smooth out and this Will Be a thing of marvel.

Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011