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Casa Valduga Identidade Marselan 2012

Wine description:

Mike's Tip

If you ever wanted to try a wine with the distinct flavor of leather and smoke, look no further. Marselan is a relatively new variety of grape, made from mixing Cabernet Sauvignon with Grenache. Of course there is the red fruity sweetness and tannin that we have come to expect from the region, but the leather and smoke tones can not be missed. This is truly one of Brazil's high end wines for many years.

Salton Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Wine description:

Mike's Tip

This is a simple mid level wine suitable for a meal mid week after the kids homework and before Star Dance on the sofa. The slightly reduced alcohol content makes it a bit easier to drink, and lets the tannins be a bit short in the mouth. Pair it up with what ever meat dish is on the stove that night - not to be over complicated.

Casa Valduga Cabernet Franc Raizes 2011

Wine description:

Mike's Tip

It is rare that I find a pure Cabernet Franc outside of Hungary that I would put to our members. The 3 silver medals this wine received indeed got my interest. This variety has a slightly higher acidity than a Saugvignon, making it a little less full and (for me) a much better match to clean grilled meat. Look for hints of strawberry from this wine harvested from the hills bordering Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Miolo Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve 2014

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Mike's Tip

Don't let the screw top on these wines fool you into thinking that you must drink them ASAP. The screw top just slows down the aging process. This Cabernet was made from a slow fermentation process and oak aged to give it a very even and round flavor. Fruity tannins and a very dry finish. If you find a scent of coffee, you're not crazy!

Miolo RAR Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2008

Wine description:

Mike's Tip

Intense and cultured, this is a fantastic blend that deserves a place at the head table. Interesting is that this wine is cultivated from vines all over 1000m (one of the highest in all of Brazil), then aged in oak for 1 year before being aged in the bottle for another year. Indeed it is really a special treat. Just don't spill this one on the carpet. The ruby and purple color is so intense, that you will never wash it out :-0

Miolo Merlot Family Reserva 2014

Wine description:

Mike's Tip

One thing that you may notice in these Merlots, is that the tannin is a bit sweet. This gives you a fruity sensation in the mouth and a slightly acidic finish. This is a wine that needs to breath at least 30 minutes prior to drinking (or decant) and should be drank with "real" food. No carrots and cheese plate here, you're going to need a steak or "gulas burrito" (kind of a local specialty).

Miolo Pinot Grigio Family Reserve 2014

Wine description:

Mike's Tip

Get ready for complex. Aged in a steel tank, there is no oak for mask the pallet of flavors you can taste here. Oranges, pears, almonds and roses, this wine is so full and balanced you will be surprised it wasn't barrel aged for years. Unlike the Pinot's you are familiar with from Italy, this is more a meal than a starter. Repeat - FULL BODIED...