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An interesting blend of grapes for Spain, from the Castilla region. The vintner seems to like round numbers: 25% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah and 25% Petit Verdot. A loamy quality that I love on the nose. Dense, dark fruit, but not a bruiser. Fresh, slightly wild, full of spice and a bit of tobacco to [...] June 6th, 2012 | Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Spain, Syrah, tempranillo | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes | 
Leave a comment.Way back in October, Wines of Chile held a twitter tasting of red blends from Chile (hashtag: #ChileBlends). I had signed up for the tasting and received the wine, but a family emergency kept me from being able to participate on the night of the event. That also coincided with this blog going into a [...] February 26th, 2011 | Tags: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carmenere, Casablanca Valley, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Maule Valley, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Price: 16-20 bucks, Price: Over 20 bucks, Tasting Notes |
2 comments. Add yours.Producer: Valley of the Moon Winery Grapes: This is their Bordeaux-style blend, which they call Cuvée de la Luna. 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot Appellation: Sonoma County AVA Vineyards: Various lots were sourced from Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Mountain and other area in the county. [...] March 27th, 2010 | Tags: 2006, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sonoma County | Category: Price: Over 20 bucks, Tasting Notes |
Leave a comment.Michael~David Winery Petite Petit 2007 Lodi This wine was a press sample provided by Michael~David Winery. Which came first the name or the wine? That’s what I wonder when see that this wine is called Petite Petit for it’s combination of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot (and oddball blend to be sure). Clever name, but [...] January 20th, 2010 | Tags: 2007, California, Lodi, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah | Category: Price: 16-20 bucks, Tasting Notes |
8 comments. Add yours.I don’t know what it is about me and Lodi Zin. I did a series on Lodi old vines Zin a few months ago and only really liked 1 out of 5. Zinfandel has always been one of my favorite grapes, but maybe my palate has shifted away from what these moderately-priced examples can deliver [...] December 3rd, 2009 | Tags: 2007, Lodi, old vines, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes |
9 comments. Add yours.There is very little information about this wine online. It’s not even listed on the importer’s website and the winery’s blog doesn’t say much more than what’s on the label. But it got 90+ points from Jay Miller in the Wine Advocate so I guess that’s why it ended up at Costco. When I saw [...] November 4th, 2009 | Tags: 2006, Aragon, Petit Verdot, Spain, Tannat | Category: Price: 10 bucks or less, Tasting Notes |
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