I see this a nice Thanksgiving table wine that will get your non wine drinking friends to say, 'Hmmm… maybe I should look into this wine stuff.' 89 Mary Ewing-Mulligan Jul 17, 2012Įlmaro Vineyard, American (United States) “3 Cheers” Semi-Sweet Red Blend NV ($13): An interesting blend of Marquette, Chambourcin and Rosa that comes off like a spicy fresh Beaujolais on the palate after teasing you with its fresh berry aromas. A perfect summertime, grilling red for large groups of friends. Oregon’s Sokol Blosser Winery has made a delicious blended white called Evolution White for many years now, but this is the first red.

Aromas and flavors suggest ripe, dark berries and plum, as well as some juicy red fruit.

The wine is medium-bodied, juicy and flavorful, with soft texture despite some ripe tannins. This blended red is dryer, and it hits a level of quality that fairly serious wine drinkers can admire for a casual red. Sokol Blosser Winery, American (United States) “Evolution Red, 1st Edition” NV ($17): Blended red wines made from unspecified grape varieties are a hot trend in the California wine market many of those wines are sweet wines that seem targeted to fairly novice drinkers. If this is actually grown in Ohio, double bravo! A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition. Ohio based Ficarra Cellars doesn’t reveal its specific source, but the wine works on all front, with proper cherry, sage and spice flavors, lively acidity and long finish. Platinum award winner at the 2015 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.įicarra Cellars, American (United States) Sangiovese 2019 ($25): A completely convincing Sangiovese doesn’t often come with “American” in bold print on the front label – I have seen one or two, but this makes a solid three. This Pinot of beautifully structured, well balanced and affordable. These master blenders have demonstrated over several vintages that their model is a success and the wines sparkle. Cooper's Hawk Winery, American (United States) Pinot Noir Lux NV ($38): Cooper's Hawk roams far and wide to source grapes for its wine, using the 'American' appellation exclusively because it often blends grapes from multiple states.

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