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Monday Madness – Château Montauriol Fronton 2011

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This week wine is the red Fronton 2011 Château Montauriol. Very good enjoyable wine to pair with a good steak!

  • Year: 2011
  • Region: South West , France
  • Blend: Negrette, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
  • The color: Dark purplish red.
  • Nose: Simple nose with spicy, red berries and vanilla aromas.
  • Palate:  Refreshing, dry, medium-bodied with taste of cherries, ripe fruits and litghly woody.
  • Food pairing: Beef and pizza.
  • Alcohol: 12%
  • Rate: 8.5/10

Monday Madness – Quinta Quietud Toro 2006

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This week wine is the Quinta Quietud Toro 2006. My boyfriend’s dad made us dinner the other night and his dad is also a big fan of wine. He took lessons on wine on  how to smell it, taste it, and review it. Made me realized I need to take some lessons too…  But anyways, he bought this fine wine and it’s was simply amazing. A strong full bodied wine exploding with taste. This elegant wine can be drank with a strong flavored meal.

  • Year: 2006
  • Region: Castilla y Leon, Spain
  • Blend: 100% Tempranillo
  • The color: Dark Cherry color with violet reflections.
  • Nose: Powerful and complex with lots black fruits in the nose and background intense spice aromas.
  • Palate: Lively, dry, full-bodied with taste of blackberries, dark cherry and woody flavors.
  • Food pairing: Red meat, pork and cheese.
  • Alcohol: 16.2%
  • Rate: 9.5/10

Monday Madness – Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe Aux Jacques 2010

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This week wine is a red from Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages Combe Aux Jacques 2010. This very light wine is easy to drink and is very smooth. I usually prefer medium to full bodied wine but for a light wine it’s pretty good. Nothing special but definitely a wine to try.

  • Year: 2010
  • Region: Beaujolais in France
  • Blend: 100% Gamay
  • The color: Purplish Red
  • Nose: Medium with lots of fruits in the nose like fresh strawberries, raspberries and notes of peppercorns aromas.
  • Palate:  Refreshing, dry, light-bodied with taste of blackberries, dark cherry and earthy flavors.
  • Food pairing: Pasta, beef and cheese.
  • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Rate: 7.5/10

Monday Madness – Umberto Cesari Sangiovese Di Romagna Riserva 2009

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This week wine is the Umberto Cesari Sangiovese Di Romagna Riserva 2009. And intense and bold red wine that hasd a broad texture and a long finish. This wine is full of flavors and spices, it goes well with a great dinner.

  • Year: 2009
  • Region: Emilia-Romagna in Italy
  • Blend: Sangiovese and Cabarnet Sauvignon(only 15%)
  • The color: Ruby red
  • Nose: Intense and complex with explosive fruitiness and notes of violets aromas.
  • Palate:  Refreshing, dry, full-bodied with taste of fruits, spices and woody.
  • Food pairing: Beef or pork.
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Rate: 9/10