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2008 Red Rock Reserve Merlot

Dark blood red in color that has rich plum and blackberry notes on the nose. Slight sweetness on the palate (from the wonderful strawberry notes.) Velvety smooth and light with well rounded tannins that let you know they’re there, but without being overpowering, which makes it a great red to drink by itself. There is […]

2007 Castello D’Albola Chianti Classico

  One of our favorite types of wine here at The Local Miami is the almighty Chianti Classico. With that said it should come to no surprise that we love reviewing them. As some of you may or may not know Chianti is made in the Tuscana (Tuscany) wine region in central Italy. The wine-making […]

2007 Palo Alto Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

As we’ve stated in previous reviews, Chile is a country that is almost too perfect for producing wines, with natural boundaries (Pacific Ocean, Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert & Antarctica) blending seamlessly to allow viticulture to flourish. We’ve found these natural boundaries give Chilean wines a special trait, one that let’s us know (without looking at […]

2004 Marques De Riscal Rioja Reserva

This blend of 90% tempranillo and 10% graciano y mazuelo hailing from Spain is quite a treat. On the verge of becoming that rich brick red color, this intensely dark ruby red wine delivers. As it enters your mouth this medium-full bodied smooth and supple wine gives you nice balsamic notes accompanied by some noticeable […]

2008 Pepperwood Grove Cabernet Sauvignon

Hailing from a country that is producing great wines by the dozen, this Chilean cab doesn’t disappoint, especially for the price. Upon pouring you notice the wines deep ruby red color that shows slight hints of dark purple hues. Earthy notes along with some dried red fruit are evident on the nose. On the palate […]