2013 Dry Creek Meritage

Winery: Dry Creek

Wine Name: Meritage

Vintage: 2013

Grapes: 40% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec & 2% Petit Verdot

Location: Sonoma, USA

Avg Price: ~$30

Tasting Notes: Big burst of fresh berries with a lot of character and tannins present. This wine has a lot of good things going on and is very robust. For the value, this meritage definitely has it all. Two thumbs up for this wine!

Rating: 93 Points

 

2014 The Hess Collection Allomi

Winery: The Hess Collection

Wine Name: Allomi

Vintage: 2014

Grapes: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 7% Malbec, 3% Petite Verdot

Location: Napa Valley, USA

Avg Price: ~$30

Tasting Notes: Hints of read fruits, spices and leather. Lots of tannins and some acidity on the back of the palate. An extremely well balanced wine where the 14.8% alcohol doesn't overpower the aromas. 

Rating: 91 Points

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2015 Lombardi Chardonnay

Winery: Lombardi

Wine Name: Lombardi Chardonnay

Vintage: 2015

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Location: Sanoma, USA

Avg Price: $42

Tasting Notes: This is a medium body wine with hints of lime, minerals and vanilla. There is a strong presence of tannins towards the back of the palette. With 14.3% alcohol, it shows how bold and powerful this chardonnay is. It is a great chardonnay to drink!

Rating: 91 Points