Because I'll be in Cali on Saturday

Here is a great California Red. I actually shared this bottle with Meg when she was in Memphis.
It's a great all around red.


Marietta Old Vine Red #46. I'm sure this is an easy wine to find in California considering we've got it in a couple of wine stores here in Memphis.



Here is what is says about the wine on Marietta's website: http://www.mariettacellars.com/
“When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.”-Henry J Kaiser
Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine that is round, smooth, “Zinfandel-like,” and noted for its balance, approachability, and consistency. It is primarily comprised of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane as well as smaller amounts of Cabernet and Syrah. Various Italian varietals round out the blend."

Enjoy!

Marquis Philips

Marquis Philips is a team an Australian wine maker and an American Importer. I had the pleasure of meeting Dan Philips at a wine tasting in Winter Park, Florida a couple of years ago. All of the Marquis Philips wines are good, but Sarah's Blend is my favoriate under $20. You can normally find the 2006 for under $15 and the 2004 for under $20. (As usual, in Memphis you'll pay about $3 more per bottle.)

All the the grapes are grown at the Marquis vinyards in Southeast Australia. This food can stand alone after dinner or is great with bbq'd burgers or steak. This deep crimson colored wine has a Wine Advocate rating of 91.

Sarah's Blend is made of: Syrah, Cavernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabrenet Franc

Fuego, Fuego

Garnacha de Fuego; This wine is on my "hot" list. 2006 Spanish reds are hard to beat. This wine received a 89 rating and has hints of rich cherry, plumb and a light pepper back end! (yes back end :) de Fuego is not only on the top of my list, but Shawn's too. We had a bottle last weekend and were reminded just how great wine under $11 can be. For those of you on the west coast, you can probably find it under $10. Here is Memphis we always have to pay a premium due to good ole boy laws set in the southern dark ages!

This wine is great with anything, we had it with tuna steaks. You won't be disappointed!

Here's to Espana & Borsao

For my first wine post, I thought it would be fitting to tell you about my "go to" wine. Borsao 2006 is a great red wine from the Campo de Borja region of Spain. I am in love with Spanish reds, and will be telling you about many more in the near future. In my opinion, this red is prefect for every occasion, and you can normally find it for UNDER $9!! When I first started drinking this wine it was $6.99, I think the wine stores in Memphis have caught on to the demand for it and have upped the price just a tad. Overall, the wine is light and a tad fruity with a hint of spice. The Blend: is 80% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo. Enjoy!