Price: $15.00
Tastes Like:
Oak, Black Cherry
Sean’s Take
Muddy flavours of cherry, vanilla, and some spice.
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Honoro Vera Organic Red Blend 2020
Honoro Vera Organic Red Blend 2020 Honoro Vera Organic Red Blend 2020
Honoro Vera Organic Red Blend 2020
Price: $10.90
Tastes Like:
Black Cherry, Raspberry, Pepper
Serve With:
Frittata, Goat Cheese, Candied Nuts
Sean’s Take
Nicely balanced between acid and sweet. Fruit is present and noticeable but not overwhelming, like a compote. Definitely serve this with food as the tannins are a little grippy, but smoothed out when decanted. Terrific value for an Organic wine around $10.00
This wine was featured in Episode 008 Getting the most out of inexpensive wine: Decant It of The Wine Podcast for Everyone
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Fresco Di Masi Rosso Vegan Organic Red Blend
Fresco Di Masi Rosso Vegan Organic Red Blend Fresco Di Masi Rosso Vegan Organic Red Blend
Fresco Di Masi Rosso Vegan Organic Red Blend
Price: $18.95
Tastes Like:
Red Cherry, Strawberry, Pomegranate
Serve With:
Antipasto, Charcuterie Board, Cheese
Chuck’s Take
Here you have a nice light bodied dry red that’s made without oak barrels to mix it up a little. It’s a blend of Corvina and Merlot grape varietals. Fresco in Italian means fresh and this wine really tastes fresh! Here’s why:
The grapes are harvested at the coolest time of the day and immediately pressed and made into wine. It’s fermented only with the natural yeasts found on the grape skins, decanted and then bottled unfiltered (it’s quite clear and had no sediment).
This wine is Organic
This wine is Vegan (they didn’t use animal based clarifiers)
This wine is sustainable (ultra light glass and recycled paper labels)
This wine is featured on The Wine Podcast for Everyone – Episode 5 Do you drink Red or White with that?
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Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020
Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020 Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020
Cono Sur Vegan Organic Pinot Noir 2020
Price: $14.05
Tastes Like:
Cherry, Black Cherry, Plum
Serve With:
Steak & Eggs, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Eggplant
Sean’s Take
Pinot Noir is a great alternative to bigger bold wines that can steal the show. I got the cherry flavours I was expecting and overall enjoyed this Pinot. A bit of ripe fruit or jam was missing which cost it the 4th star.
This wine is featured on The Wine Podcast for Everyone – Episode 5 Do you drink Red or White with that?
I really liked another Pinot from Cono Sur which I gave 4/5 stars and costs a couple of dollars less.
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El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020
El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020 El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020
El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell 2020
Price: $10.45
Tastes Like:
Blackberry, Leather, Cedar, Light Smoke
Serve With:
Red Meat
Chuck’s Take
Extra dry with a full to medium body. The flavours are a bit muted and muddled. On the finish your tongue will be left bone-dry from the oak tannins. Not bad overall, but also not seeking it out again terribly soon.
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Cono Sur Organic Red Blend 2019
Cono Sur Organic Red Blend 2019 Cono Sur Organic Red Blend 2019
Cono Sur Organic Red Blend 2019
Price: $13.95
Serve With:
Steak, Pasta, Beef Stew
Tastes Like:
Plum, Currant, Jam
Sean’s Take
Another lush and juicy wine at a great price point. Chile tends to produce wines with really nice fruit flavours and the perfect level of sweetness. There is a really nice earthy thing happening on the finish that probably from the Carmenere. I’d buy it again and would gift this wine.
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Fuzion Organic Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Fuzion Organic Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Fuzion Organic Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Fuzion Organic Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Price: $12.95
Serve With:
Pizza, Lamb Burgers, Lasagna
Tastes Like:
Raspberry, Black Cherry, Tobacco
Sean’s Take
Malbec is a great alternative to the typical stuff we tend to buy. Here it’s blended with good old cab sauv and does a great job of livening up what could be a pretty heavy wine. While this a wine review site and not an art review site I can’t help but point out what a great label this wine has. Honestly, the label drew my eye at the store and so I brought it home. This organic wine at this price point will be a repeat buy at my house.
Certified No Snob 5/5!
Chuck’s Take
Full bodied, fruity and oaky yet dry on the finish. The finish becomes a little sweeter as you linger between sips. For me, this bottle has notes of: black grapes, oak, black cherry, tobacco