Fetzer Crimson 2010 Red Blend

This deep ruby red blend is by no means a traditional style California blend. Petite Syrah, Syrah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon make it fruit forward, earthy, funky and smooth all at the same time. Not the mixture of varietals that usually go together but who is to say what goes together? This wine was absolutely amazing and the price point was a selling point itself, $11! Score one for the good guys. 2010 was phenomenal year for California Reds. The right type of precipitation, weather, soil, and root stock made Reds grown in CA remarkable. Fetzer Crimson Red Wine brings to the table dark stone fruits, earth, a hint of smoke, cedar, with a smooth finish. Drink now with friends, by yourself with a significant other, pair it with some good food or on its own, the choice is yours and yours alone! (Totally had to say that) Cheers!

Wine of the week: 2011 Spanish Quarter Red

Spanish Quarter Red has been a wine I have been very interested in, blending together a new comer to Spain Cabernet Sauvignon and the widely known Spanish grape Tempranillo this wine is well worth checking out. I found it at the store for just under $10 and online for cheaper than that. A STEAL!!! That is nice thing about Spanish wines right now, you can find really good ones for cheap do to their economy! Good thing for us wine lovers. The color is deep Ruby almost Purple with a medium+ nose with aromas of floral, mineral, oak, sweet spice and black fruits. On the palate after it has opened up a medium-dry sweetness, medium acidity and tannin with good flavor intensity and with a balanced long finish. Anyone wanting to try a different wine without breaking the bank to do so this is wine to do it with. Pair with soft artisan cheese, bbq'd meats, heavy cream or tomato based pasta dishes with chicken or shrimp.