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holiday reds tasting no. 1
Tinedo Basico
Details
Producer: Tinedo
Region: La Mancha, Spain
Grapes: Tempranillo
Tasting Notes
Expressive and straightforward with blue flowers, violets, cherry licorice like Red-Vines and a hint of blood orange. Fresh finish with more fruit than tannin.
Pairing Recommendations
Lamb burgers, iberico ham, fish in tomato broth
Interesting Fact
La Mancha is an arid yet fertile elevated plateau south of Madrid. The name is derived from the Arab word 'al-mansha' or 'the dry land.'
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holiday reds tasting no. 2
Domaine d'Escausses Vigne Blanche
Details
Producer: Domaine d'Escausses
Region: Gaillac, France
Grapes: Braucol, Duras, Syrah
Tasting Notes
Winemaker Jean Marc likes to describe this wine in one simple word: rouge. Tough to argue when the wine is such a deep, deep garnet color boasting intense scents of red fruits and whiffs of vanilla tinged berries. There's a bramble twig undergrowth note in there along with some spicy hints from the wood aging. The mouthfeel is full and structured with melty tannins and plenty of sapid "rouge" flavors.
Pairing Recommendation
Red meats, chorizo, runny cheeses, gratin of potato or root vegetable
Interesting Fact
Gaillac has been making wine for well over 2,000 years. Originally one of the growing regions of the Gaul along with Hermitage and Cote-Rotie, the grapes here were imported by the Phoenicians during the 4th century BC.
holiday reds tasting no. 3
Canon du Bon Jaja
Details
Producer: Château Fredignac
Region: Blaye Cote de Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Fruity and a touch smoky, with blackberries in vanilla creme flavors mingling with typical Bordeaux notes of plum and cassis. Warm baking spice framing cherry jam mimics a fresh cherry pie in a glass with a hint of fresh roses.
Pairing Recommendations
Veal burgers, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, fajitas
Interesting Fact
Blaye wines are celebrated for their approachability, freshness, and value, offering classic Bordeaux character without the prestige price tag. With increasing focus on organic farming and low-intervention winemaking, Blaye is quickly gaining recognition among sommeliers and wine lovers seeking quality and authenticity.
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holiday reds tasting no. 4
Scheid Ryder Estate Pinot Noir
Details
Producer: Scheid
Region: Monterrey, California
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Black cherry and plum aromas lead into flavors of bright red cherry and raspberry with a hint of mocha and toasty oak.
Pairing Recommendations
Herb-roasted chicken or turkey, salmon or seared tuna
Interesting Fact
Since 2002, 65 wineries in 6 sub zones have carved out a unique and worthy DO in the shadow of nearby Priorat.
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holiday reds tasting no. 5
Wish Street Desert Wind Merlot
Details
Region: Columbia, WA
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting Notes
Aromas of plum and dark cherry lead to notes of orange peel and baked apple. A cozy wine with a round mouthfeel, this wine has a beautiful texture, fine tannins & a nice acidity.
Pairing Recommendations
Roast duck with a cherry glaze, roasted sweet potatoes with balsamic.
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holiday reds tasting. no. 6
Vinum Pinot Noir
Details
Producer: Vinum
Region: Clarksburg, CA
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Medium vibrant garnet color with aromas of juicy cherry, earth and clove spice. The medium bodied palate is fleshy with varietal finish and beautiful sweet and sour cherry finishes dotted with sweet and sappy toasted vanilla oak flavors elegantly balanced.
Pairing Recommendations
Dark chocolate and cherry tart, brie with apple slices and honey