Alicante Bouschet

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2019

Very pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose with nice complexity.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing red and black fruits with wood, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Nice finish with soft tannins and cherries.

This 6 year old Zinfandel based Red blend from Sonoma County is drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity at this point.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Wine Spectator 93 points.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 73% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 3% Mataro and 1% Alicante Bouschet.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.
— 8 days ago

Juan, Tom and 9 others liked this

Poggio Verrano

Dròmos Maremma Toscana Super Tuscan Blend

In a fantastic phase. A bit watery on the edge but absolutely singing. Great nose with black fruit. Lengthy finish. — a month ago

Jan, Edo and 2 others liked this

Azienda Agricola La Torre

Ampelio Tuscan Red Blend 2019

Such a nice drinking wine with strong dynamic flavors and not breaking the bank. Oiled leather and plums jump right out. Medium bodied and medium tannins. Some jammy fruits and tobacco. Great blend. — 4 months ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian
AEL liked this

Southold Farm + Cellar

Foregone Conclusion Letkeman Family Vineyard Alicante Bouschet 2021

2021 vintage — dark plum; blackberry, sour cherry and raspberry; cherry and plum with smooth tannins and moderate acidity; warm cherry finish — 19 days ago

Herdade do Esporão

Private Selection Alentejo Aragonez Blend 2021

Esporão never disappoints. Oak really comes through with Bold wild berries, a hint of anise and vanilla. Alcohol is maybe a little too prominent which makes me think in a couple of years of cellaring this its true character will truly shine. — 23 days ago

Herdade do Esporão

Reserva Alentejo Aragonês Blend 2020

Love this wine. Perfect balance of fruit, spice, and oak. — 2 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend 2021

AEL
8.9

Smooth, supple and well balanced. Distinct blueberry and cream notes. — 3 months ago

Fattoria La Massa

Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of four days. Best on Day 1 and Day 2 though, still enjoyable on Day 4. Personally, I just think the freshness in day one and two was more redeeming. The 2020 pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe bramble fruit, black cherry, new leather, carnations, dried thyme and subtle baking spices. On the palate, the white is dry, medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with the addition of a coffee character, more like espresso. The finish his medium+. This is a notable, modern take on Chianti Classico without the DOCG. Drink now through 2030+. Solid with pizza. — 24 days ago

Ron, Daniel and 9 others liked this

Sogrape Vinhos

Silk & Spice Touriga Nacional-Alicante Bouschet Blend

Pat A
9.5

Really good. Had at Victoria's New years dinner with filet mignon. — 20 days ago