So in three days time, here’s where you will find me. There won’t be a wine blog for the next two Saturday’s, because I’ll be here. On the beach in Barbados. I’m very much looking forward to my vacation and I’m really looking forward to trying some new wine while I’m there. I know there are several wine stores I’ll be checking out. Here are some new wines I’ve tried here at home recently.
Wine Critic James Suckling gave this wine 91 Points and called it a best buy! Why? Because its very good wine at a great price. When you can buy wine that wine critics give 90+ points to, at under $20 a bottle, that’s a best buy. This is a very interesting blend of 33% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Sangiovese. This is a great wine for all your favorite Italian dishes, pizza, pasta or any meal you’re having meat with. I loved the flavors in this wine and would be great with food or all by itself.
BBQ steak alert! Chile is putting out some spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon and this is no exception. Steak is not cheap, even if you’re doing it yourself on the barbecue. Steak is a treat for me, so when I have it, I buy a really good cut of meat and I buy a really good wine to go with it. This wonderful Chilean Cabernet is $25.99 but worth every penny. I enjoyed the 2014 vintage and the winemaker says the Maipo Alto region of Chile is known for growing complex and unique Cabernet grapes. James Suckling, who gave the Vitiano 91 points, gave this wine and this vintage 93 points. Yes, it’s that good.
And now for my wine of the week….
My wine blogs tend to be about good value wines, with the occasional treat wine. I love sharing when I find a very good wine at a fantastic price. The other two wines I wrote about today, all could have made the wine of the week. I chose this one because its another 90+ point find at a fantastic price. It’s $18.99 and I had the 2013 vintage, which means this fine Italian wine has been aging for 5 years. Which would explain why it was so smooth. It’s a beautiful Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which means it goes with everything. I loved it and will definitely buy it again.
Vacationing with this fun gal, my sister Jackie, and her family. The next blog will be coming at you Saturday May 19th.
Cheers, Darlene
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