Château Tour de Goupin Red 2005

If you’re looking for a classic red wine that offers a robust flavor with a rich color, then you’ll appreciate what this red wine offers. From the Bordeaux region of France, this red is 60% Merlot with the remainder being a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc which are all organically grown. This is a classic red Bordeaux from Château Tour de Goupin that consists of an intense color with delicate fruit while having a velvet-like texture and a finish that is smooth. This 2005 wine has a nose that is delicate with the scent of red berries and licorice with a full palate of plum and red fruit that is highly apparent thanks to the lack of fertilizers. You’ll enjoy pairing this wine with grilled or barbequed beef and pork as well as with lighter poultry dishes and sandwiches or even with fine dry cheeses. When you’re looking for a red wine that you can enjoy daily, then you’ll enjoy every sip of this Château Tour de Goupin Red 2005 from now through 2010.

Château Sainte Marie Red Bordeaux 2005

A Red Bordeaux, this wine is made from grapes grown on one of the area’s highest hills, that has been producing notable wines since the late 1800’s. From the Château Sainte Marie winery, this red wine has a deep crimson color with a red plum, berry and spice nose that is balanced by the hints of dark cherry, plum and pepper. This 2005 Bordeaux with a good body is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes has depth and complexity with a finish that is long and lingering. You’ll enjoy pairing this 2005 Château Sainte Marie Red Bordeaux with beef, chicken risotto, lamb, game or strong cheeses, and can be enjoyed from now until 2011.

Casa Donoso Bicentenario Cabernet Franc 2004

Chile is a country that produces a great Cabernet Franc wine, and this blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec is quite remarkable. This 2004 Bicentenario from Casa Donoso is expressive yet delicate with a noticable difference from their French counterparts. With an impressively bright garnet color the Casa Donoso Bicentenario has fruit aromas of cherry, blackberry and blueberry and has a well structured palate of ripe red fruit, spice and wood notes with a long cherry fruit finish. You’ll enjoy pairing the Casa Donoso Bicentenario Cabernet Franc 2004 with beef, poultry, cold cuts, and grilled fish dishes and will age well until 2015.

Domaine de la Renière Saumur Vieilles Vignes 2006

From the spiritual home of Cabernet Franc in the Loire Valley, this ruby-purple colored wine comes from 30 year old vines and has a nose of strawberry, green pepper and earth aromas. A wine that is meant to be served with hearty meals like roast beef, lamb chops, and pepper steak, this 2006 wine also complements lighter fare such as glazed pork or duck, grilled salmon as well as roasted vegetables. The Domaine de la Renière Saumur Vieilles Vignes has a palate of green pepper spice that is complemented by flavors of cherry, raspberry and mineral with a pleasant finish on medium tannins. The Domaine de la Renière Saumur Vieilles Vignes 2006 is a great choice for first time Cabernet Franc, and should be enjoyed now through 2010.

This Australian rosé is a dark and fruity wine made from Cabernet Franc, similar to the grapes that make Loire Valley rosés. This is a wine that is great as an aperatif or for pairing with Chinese or Thai food, chicken and pork sausages, spicy foods, as well as other meat dishes. A refreshing wine, the Redgate Rosé 2005 from the Margaret River region in Western Australia, has ripe raspberry and cherry flavors and a finish that is clean and crisp.