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Showing posts with label merlot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label merlot. Show all posts

13.7.10

La Gioia Riecine 2004 Tuscany, Italy




La Gioia Riecine 2004
Tuscany, Italy


A hard to get wine, nevertheless, a great smooth blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot.

This limited production made in both french and italian oak is rich and ripe in flavour and recommend if one can get a hold of it.

Its a bit pricey so its one to be saved for a special night.

Price U$ 75

10.8.09

Prado Rey- Roble 2006




Prado Rey- Roble 2006
Spain

Price 20 USD


Coming out of the Ribera del Duero region this great everyday table wine red has a great blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot. As it name implies the wine is aged in oak barrels which give this blend of grapes a very spicy and rich taste.

There are hints of vanilla and of berries.

Great with creamy cheese, pastas and roasts.



Chateau Haut-Surget Lalande-de-Pomerol / Bordeaux 2006



Chateau Haut-Surget Lalande-de Pomeral
Bordeaux 2006

Price 32 USD


In typical bordeaux fashion this bordeaux carries high alcohol content but unlike many french reds it has a medium body.
There are hints of currant and mocha.

This is a cabernet sauvignon-merlot and cabernet franc with merlot at 70% dominating this wine, the Pomerol region is probably the
most famous Merlot region in Bordeaux and this affordable bordeaux delivers with rich flavour.

Combines well with pasta and meats.