cabernet sauvignon

Since our tastes veer toward the New World, we don't generally purchase or order Italian wine.

The Lucente surprised on a number of counts - namely due to the wine's mix of old-world heritage and New World flavor profiles.

The Merlot-based blend gets a rustic touch from the Sangiovese and some big red cherry flavors and aromatics from the 15% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.

The wines will be sold under the Yosemite Road label and will be available in the U.S. and Japan. A chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon will retail for about $3.99.

The wines are being made by The Wine Group in California, which is the world's third-largest wine producer.

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So there’s this fancy-pants Penfolds’ Grange Shiraz that’s aged for at least three years after bottling in order to develop into an immensely complex and seductive wine with richly textured flavors, so wine enthusiasts salivate over the chance to try it.

The Grange 2004 vintage will make its debut at Max’s Wine Dive’s unique Moonlight Tasting event.