Posted on 01 June 2023.
Bodega Elias Mora S.L.E.-Descarte-Tempranillo-Toro-Spain-2018-15% Alcohol-$29.87-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice on finish, was very good. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Wills Domain-Matrix-Shiraz-Paladin Hill-Margaret River-Australia-2019-14.0%-$29.87-A nose of some funk and fruit, purple […]
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Posted in Argentina, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 10 May 2023.
Orin Swift Cellars-Machete-Petite Sirah-Syrah-Grenache-Napa-California-2017-15.2% Alcohol-$49.39-A nose of brooding dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A big full bodied red blend, with blackberry, plum, vanilla and spice on long finish. In a good drinking zone, one of those wines you love or hate. A very cool label (one of 7 each year) RP-91 […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 28 April 2023.
Ego Bodegas-Goru-Gold-Monastrell-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Jumilla-Spain-2017-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, currants, tea and spices on long finish, a very good QPR. WS-93 WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. INV-K72643-UKO-Estate-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet […]
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Posted in Argentina, Red Wine, Spain
Posted on 26 April 2023.
Vinium Cellars-Cabernet Sauvignon-Estate-Napa Valley-California-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$34.44-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, some dust and spice on finish, good not great. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Invermen S.A.-Mi Terruno-Icono-Limited Edition-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Petite Verdot-Luyan de Cuyo-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2015-14.0% Alcohol-$29.92-A nose […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 13 April 2023.
Caymus Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2014-14.8% Alcohol-$64.99-A nose of dark fruit, chocolate and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Cab, with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, dark chocolate and spices on finish, drinks like smooth velvet, drink now. RP-94 WS-91 WE-90 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. Bodegas Caro, S.A.-Nicholas Catena-Lafite-Aruna-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2021-14.5% Alcohol-$15.50-A nose […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 25 March 2023.
Marius Cesar-Spiritus Pontificum-Chateauneuf-Du-Pape-France-2017-15.0% Alcohol-$29.79-A nose of some black cherry and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied CDP, with cherry, raspberry, tea and some spice on finish, nothing special. WS-90 WE-92 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Bodega Furlotti-Familia Furlotti-Malbec-Lujan De Cuyo-Mendoza-Argentina-2017-14.2% Alcohol-$18.00-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, […]
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Posted in Argentina, France, Red Wine
Posted on 18 March 2023.
Kimsey Vineyard-Syrah-Viognier-Ballard Canyon-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$38.77-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, Asian spice and pepper on long finish, very good. RP-94 WE-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. B-70313-Mendoza Vineyards S.A.-R & B-Malbec-Single Vineyard-Mendoza-Argentina-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$19.90-A nose of dark fruits […]
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Posted in Argentina, California, Red Wine
Posted on 14 March 2023.
Vino del Sol Newsletter Your Trusted Source Celebrating Women’s History Month Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. On March 8th we celebrated International Women’s Day. At Vino del Sol, we’re extremely fortunate to work with such an […]
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Posted in Argentina, General
Posted on 10 March 2023.
INV-K72606-UKO-Malbec-Reserva-Select Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2019-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, very good QPR. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. Symington Family Estates-Warre’s-Warrior-Finest Reserve-Porto-Portugal-NV-20.00% Alcohol-12.99-A ripe nose of spice and dark fruit, very […]
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Posted in Argentina, Portugal, Red Wine
Posted on 28 February 2023.
Finca Sandoval, S.A.-Syrah- Mourvedre- Bobal-Manchuela-Spain-2014-14.1% Alcohol-$18.94-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish. A very good and interesting blend, a good QPR. RP-93 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. B-725564-Kauzo Esates-Cofermented-Malbec-La Consulta Vineyard-Vista Flores Vineyard-Valle […]
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Posted in Argentina, Red Wine, Spain