Wine Review:
2020 Sand Point California Pinot Noir Cost: $18.00 | Southside Wine and Spirits www.southsidewineandspirits.com @southsidewine Alcohol: 13.5% I refuse to pay more than $20.00 for a bottle of wine. I know, I know there are amazing bottles out there and they are worth so much because… fill in the blank. I’ve had awfully expensive Pinot Noir and, goodness knows, I was impressed with the flavor and nuance, but I’ve also had many bottles at less than twenty bucks that were amazing as well. That said, I have a great recommendation for anyone who has made it this far into a review: 2020 Sand Point California Pinot is a nice bottle and well worth its eighteen-dollar price tag. We were out on a bit of South Saint Louis local shopping adventure and decided to check out Southside Wines’ new digs on Hampton Avenue. It’s a beautiful new shop with nice seating and a lovely bar for sipping and trying wines. They have a small but well-curated selection of wines. A fun, interesting place to shop for some lesser well-known wines. If you haven’t been, go and check them out. The Sand Point Pinot Noir is a lively wine filled with the expected red fruits and a bit of spiciness to add interest. You are going to welcome those fresh fruity notes on the palate and the tannins are nicely balanced with a fresh acidity for a wonderful finish. The winery is certified green sustainable following the Certified Lodi Rules. A fun little factoid for your next wine trivia night. Bottom line: this is a nice bottle at an affordable price. 2020 Sand Point Pinot Noir (langetwins.com)
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2021 Sean Minor Nicole Marie Red Blend Cost: $23.00 | Southside Wine and Spirits www.southsidewineandspirits.com @southsidewine Alcohol: 14.5% The Sean Minor Nicole Marie Red Blend of 50% Merlot, 33% Zinfandel, and 25% Petite Syrah is a great wine. Period. Deep ruby red in color with the distinct aromas of dark cherry, cassis and vanilla. On the palate, it is big, rich and spicy, offering flavors of blackberry, black cherry and toasty mocha that integrate with hints of oak and black pepper. Soft, melting tannins and sweet oak balance together leading to a long, lingering finish. If you are a Cabernet fan you will love this Red Blend. We paired this with a wonderful white sauce pasta with sauteed peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. It was an evening of perfection. As the Sean Minor folks say, this one is #alwaysinvited to our table. An excellent value at under $25. You will not be disappointed. |
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July 2023
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