Thursday, October 24, 2024

2020 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge

 Norm's Tasting Notes

by Norm Bentley

The North Georgia Wine Advisor


2020 E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Dos October - 2024


Once again the current vintage of E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone receives both critic's praise, as well as fan appreciation for its latest offering!  The 2020 vintage is an exceptional buy and a wonderful companion at the dinner table.

This mostly Syrah wine is a beautiful dark red in the glass, with a nose full of bright berries. Flavors of black cherries, raspberries, and a hint of blueberry dance in the glass.  This is a bold red, which is kind in nature to a variety of foods, and offers up flavors mixed with a little spice.  It has good balance, and a lingering finish, which begs for another sip!  The alcohol content is 15% and Norm's score is 91.

Sometimes called "The poor man's Chateauneuf du Pape", Cotes du Rhone is a great choice for a variety of dishes, including our Kabobs from the Barbie!

score: 91
price : $15 - $19

Now, that's just the way I see it, and you can tell them I said so!

Here's looking at you Kid!
Norm

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Uno October - 2024


2018 B-Side North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

 Norm's Tasting Notes

by Norm Bentley

The North Georgia Wine Advisor


2018 B-Side North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Uno October - 2024


Saturday College football and slabs of beef on a hot grill, whether at the tailgate party, or the backyard patio, may be one of my favorite American traditions!  And, of course, if you have a Slab, then you need a Cab.  A great choice for the Chardonnay Queen and I was the 2018 B-Side Cabernet from the Sebastiani Family, which has been a favorite for quite awhile now.

The B-Side Cab is very approachable in the twenty, to twenty-five dollar range,  It has a big nose, a bright smile, and a lingering presence.  The flavors are black cherry and plum with a dusting of mocha toward the finish.  The alcohol content is 14.5%. and Norm's score is 91.

The pairing of grilled beef with Cabernet Sauvignon, makes this "California Cab Kid" a happy camper!

score: 91
price : $22 - $25

Now, that's just the way I see it, and you can tell them I said so!

Here's looking at you Kid!
Norm

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Friday, October 11, 2024

2018 B-Side North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

 Norm's Tasting Notes

by Norm Bentley

The North Georgia Wine Advisor


2018 B-Side North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Uno October - 2024


Saturday College football and slabs of beef on a hot grill, whether at the tailgate party, or the backyard patio, may be one of my favorite American traditions!  And, of course, if you have a Slab, then you need a Cab.  A great choice for the Chardonnay Queen and I was the 2018 B-Side Cabernet from the Sebastiani Family, which has been a favorite for quite awhile now.

The B-Side Cab is very approachable in the twenty, to twenty-five dollar range,  It has a big nose, a bright smile, and a lingering presence.  The flavors are black cherry and plum with a dusting of mocha toward the finish.  The alcohol content is 14.5%. and Norm's score is 91.

The pairing of grilled beef with Cabernet Sauvignon, makes this "California Cab Kid" a happy camper!

score: 91
price : $22 - $25

Now, that's just the way I see it, and you can tell them I said so!

Here's looking at you Kid!
Norm

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AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

Pine Island Eagle.com

ALSO AVAILABLE at: Dunwoody Patch

Dunwoody, GA Patch

Wine - God's Proof of his Love for Humanity