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Aromas and Flavors: Dried Cherry

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Wine Name:

Les Carteresses Cotes Du Rhone

Grape Variety:
French Red Blend
Vintage:
2015
Origin:
France, Cotes-Du-Rhone
Tasting Notes:
Black Olives, Blackberry, Cassis, Currant, Raspberry, Dried Cherry, Dried Herbs, Rosemary, Dried Spices, Fine Tannins, Medium Acidity, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Mexican, Pizza, Stew, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Duck, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Smoked Meat, Pasta Red Sauce, Salmon
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Wine Name:

M. Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillon-Villages Les Vignes de Bila-Haut

Grape Variety:
French Red Blend
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
France, Côtes du Roussillon
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Black Olives, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Currant, Red Berry, Dried Cherry, Dried Herbs, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Silky Tannins, Violets
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Indian, Mexican, Pizza, Brisket, Burgers, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
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$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Marques De Murrieta Reserva Rioja

Grape Variety:
Spanish red
Vintage:
2010
Origin:
Spain, Rioja
Tasting Notes:
Herbaceous, Tea, Leather, Allspice, Baking Spice, Cardamom, Dried Spices, Black Fruit, Cassis, Currant, Dried Fig, Plum, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Rose Petal, Silky Tannins, Toasty Oak
Food Pairing:
Chili, Indian, Mexican, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Vegetables, Filet Mignon, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Decant for several hours
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Wine Name:

True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
California, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes:
Chocolate, Cocoa, Espresso, Balanced Acidity, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Cassis, Currant, Dark Berries, Plum, Red Fruits, Dried Cherry, Dried Spices, Full Bodied, High Alcohol, Smoky Oak, Tea
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Pizza, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Beef Bourguignon, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Chocolate, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Filet Mignon, Game Birds, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
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Wine Name:

La Atalaya Del Camino

Grape Variety:
Spanish red
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
Almansa
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Dried Spices, Balanced Acidity, Balanced Tannins, Black Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Currant, Dried Fig, Raspberry, Strawberry, Dried Cherry, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Violets
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Mexican, Stew, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Smoked Meat, Cheese (Bold), Eggplant, Roasted Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Concannon Vineyard Petite Sirah

Grape Variety:
Petite Sirah
Vintage:
2013
Origin:
California, San Francisco Bay
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Big Tannins, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Currant, Cigar, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, High Alcohol, Medium Acidity, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Mexican, Pizza, Red Meat, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Stew, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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Wine Name:

Benvolio Toscana Rosso

Grape Variety:
Italian red blend
Vintage:
2011
Origin:
Italy, Tuscany
Tasting Notes:
Baking Spice, Dried Spices, Blackberry, Blueberries, Currant, Raspberry, Dried Cherry, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Mushrooms, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Pasta, Pasta Red Sauce, Risotto, Stew, Vegetables, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Burgers, Game Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Veal, Venison, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Dried Fruit, Margherita Pizza, Salmon
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
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