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Aromas and Flavors: Medium Acidity

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Wine Name:

Gouguenheim Malbec

Grape Variety:
Malbec
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
Argentina, Mendoza
Tasting Notes:
Black Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberries, Cassis, Cherry, Cranberries, Raspberry, Lush Tannins, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied, Pepper, Subtle Oak
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Chili, Mexican, Pizza, Beef, Burgers, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
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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)
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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)
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Wine Name:

OneHope Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2014
Origin:
California
Tasting Notes:
Espresso, Herbaceous, Savory Tannins, Spice, Blackberry, Cassis, Dark Berries, Raspberry, Cocoa, Dark Chocolate, Full Bodied, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Well Structured Tannins
Food Pairing:
BBQ, Cheese, Cheese (Bold), Pizza, Salad, Beef, Burgers, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Steak, Duck, Turkey, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Decant for 30 minutes
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Wine Name:

Castello di Monsanto IL Poggio Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.

Grape Variety:
Canaiolo, Colorino, Sangiovese
Vintage:
2012
Origin:
Chianti
Tasting Notes:
Tannins, Balanced Tannins, Bay Leaf, Blackberry, Dried Fig, Raspberry, Red Berry, Red Fruits, Clove, Dried Spices, Dried Cherry, Full Bodied, Medium Bodied, Medium Acidity
Food Pairing:
Antipasto, Pizza, Beef, Game Meat, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Roasted Meat, Smoked Meat, Veal, Cheese (Bold), Fresh Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Roasted Vegetables, Pasta Red Sauce
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees), Decant for several hours
Price:
$$$$$
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