Girasole Vineyards
Charlie's Mendocino County Red Blend
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of black currants, blueberries, light wood, spices and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, red currants, sweet cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, light licorice and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty red blend from Mendocino County in California. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and rich.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Tangy and interesting, spicy and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.
A fun sipping wine, that I gave a light chill and had it all by itself.
A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah and 14% Merlot. Organic.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$20.
Purple in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose of black currants, blueberries, light wood, spices and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, red currants, sweet cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, light licorice and peppercorn.
Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty red blend from Mendocino County in California. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and rich.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Tangy and interesting, spicy and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.
A fun sipping wine, that I gave a light chill and had it all by itself.
A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah and 14% Merlot. Organic.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$20.
Cherry, raspberry, cola, blackberry, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and good length.
Cherry, raspberry, cola, blackberry, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and good length.
Dec 3rd, 2022Girasole Vineyards Charlie's Blend 2020 Mendocino County, California
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Nose of black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices and dark chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Fruity on the palate with plums, blackberries, oak, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus on the finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a tasty red blend from Mendocino County. Tangy and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when tannins show up and bring structure to the wine.
A good everyday wine and good for parties.
A blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Zinfandel and 22% Petite Sirah. Organic.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$18.
Girasole Vineyards Charlie's Blend 2020 Mendocino County, California
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Nose of black currants, plums, cherries, light oak, spices and dark chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Fruity on the palate with plums, blackberries, oak, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus on the finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a tasty red blend from Mendocino County. Tangy and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime, when tannins show up and bring structure to the wine.
A good everyday wine and good for parties.
A blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Zinfandel and 22% Petite Sirah. Organic.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$18.
This is the blend, but not letting me select it Ripe fruits and cedar on the nose. And wow. Luscious cherry, hint of vanilla, and a fair amount of tannins. Nicely balanced. Quite lovely this!
This is the blend, but not letting me select it Ripe fruits and cedar on the nose. And wow. Luscious cherry, hint of vanilla, and a fair amount of tannins. Nicely balanced. Quite lovely this!
Aug 21st, 2022