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Variety of Red Wines for Autumn
Autumn is the best season to drink red wines. Thus in this month’s article we will feature wide variety of reds from several regions, wine types and prices. To get the most of your wine enjoyment experience, you might want to try these wines side-by-side. Examine too the more complex depth and flavor of Andeluna Merlot.
Note the richness of Australian wine and the volume of Shiraz. See the fruitiness and complexity of the Villa Maria’s Pinot Noir and the Cellar Selection. Finally, note the fruity notes of both Italian reds and the refreshing lightness of the Tuscan blend, as well as, the delicate richness of Valpolicella. Argentinian Red Wine
Andeluna Cellars - Mendoza
* 2003 CABERNET, WINEMAKER'S SELECTION, $13-$14
* 2003 MERLOT, WINEMAKER'S SELECTION, $13-$14
Two exceptionally good wines. The 2003 Cabernet is full-bodied. Laced with black currant, cherry and smoky overtones. It features long, persistent finish. 4,686 cases. The Merlot is richly flavored and supple. It is bursting with flavors of black cherry, toast, cooked beef, blueberry and tobacco. 1,925 cases. Drink through 2009.
Australian Red Wine
Archetype Vineyards, 2004 CABERNET + SHIRAZ, BAROSSA
$14-$16
Delicate and soft. Tasting of blackberry, mint, oak and dill. It is finely textured with long finish. 26% Syrah. 10,000 cases. Drink through 2008.
Archetype Vineyards, 2004 SHIRAZ, BAROSSA
$14-$16
Possessing such surprising depth and quality. Full-bodied and concentrated. Features the taste of blueberry, loganberry, toast and oak. Made by Beaulieu Vineyard winemaker Bob Masyczek and Chateau Yaldara winemaker, Thomas Jung. 10,000 cases. Drink through 2008.
New Zealand Red Wine
Villa Maria - Marlborough
* 2004 PINOT NOIR, CELLAR SELECTION, $25-$28
* 2004 PINOT NOIR, RESERVE, $34-$36
Fleshy and complex is the Cellar Selection. It features fruity characters of cherry, kola nut and plum, accentuated with light oakiness. The Reserve is concentrated and full-bodied. Tasting of black cherry, raspberry, black currant, with overtones of cedar, tobacco, toast and spicy oak. Long persistence. Drink through 2008.
Italian Red Wine
Col D'orcia, 2004 SPEZIERI
TOSCANA (IGT) $13-$14
Round, medium full bodied. Wine that possesses great balance and adequate length. Taste reminiscent of cherry, roasted nut and violet. Unwooded. 40% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Ciliegolo. 8,500 cases. Drink through 2007.
Tenuta Sant'antonio, 2004 VALPOLICELLA
$11-$12
Moderately rich Valpolicella. It features complex and round character, with persistent finish. Tasting of cherry, baked potato skins, herbs and berries. 16,666 cases. Drink through 2007.
California Red Wine - Pinot Noir
La Crema
* 2004 PINOT NOIR, ANDERSON VALLEY, $28-$30
* 2004 PINOT NOIR, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, $28-$30
* 2004 PINOT NOIR, LOS CARNEROS, $28-$30
Among the most consistent Pinot Noir producers in California, the La Crema features excellent value wines. The Anderson Valley is full-bodied and fine. Taste reminiscent of plum, black currant, cherry and toasted oak. The RRV bottling is comparatively softer and richer. It features aromas of cherry, red currant, plum and toast. The Los Carneros features a moderate rich style accentuated by flavors of cherry and plum. It also features long, persistent finish. Drink through 2008.
Lynmar, 2003 PINOT NOIR
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY $28-$30
Bursting with flavors of plum, rose petal, pepper and toast. Fine and elegant. 804 cases. Drink through 2007.
Orogeny, 2004 PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COUNTY
GREEN VALLEY
$25-$27
Fruit-forward. This Pinot Noir is supple and finely textured. It features great balance and length. Tasting of boysenberry, plum, baked cherry, toast and blueberry. 6,699 cases. Drink through 2008.
California Red Wine – Merlot
Hahn Estates, 2004 MERLOT, MONTEREY
$13-$14
Complex wine accentuated by black cherry, toast and oak flavors. It is full-bodied, and possessing moderate length. 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. 29,000 cases.
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