Red

I've been eating Clif Bars for years, but had no idea the family had a winery. I stumbled upon this lovely blend while on vacation in Steamboat Springs and was pleasantly surprised by it's exceptional quality. One might think a "Clif Bar wine" to be something of a gimmick, but I urge you to try a bottle if you can find one. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

This was a wine club selection from Wine Styles. As the tasting notes promised, I found this Italian blend a pleasant, light red with strong spice overtones. It went well with lamb chops and I'm certain it would balance nicely any bold meat dish.

This is a delightful, light pinot. Visually it looks very light, but it's palate surprises with a complex blend of fruit, smokiness and some spice. I don't know what it costs, as it was given as a gift, but I would buy a few bottles if I could find them locally. It's imminently drinkable with or without food.

If one can get passed the quirky name and the screw-cap, one will find this to be a very pleasant, easy-to-drink blend (89% Shiraz, 8% Mataro, 3% Grenache). It complemented well the lamb chops this evening.

A bold, complex wine that would hold up well with rich meats, such as beef or lamb

This blend (92% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon) did not have the subtle complexities I've come to expect from blends.

I was not particularly impressed with this Argentinian malbec. No particular flavor stood out, just a rather "muddy" feel. Perhaps the 6 months it spent in new oak was the culprit.

An average blend - very drinkable as a daily wine. The blend is 46% Petite Sirah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Sangiovese, 5% Petite Verdot. Produced by Eos Estate Winery in Paso Robles, CA. Purchased at Trader Joe's, I'll probably by another bottle or two.

A surprisingly good merlot from the Columbia River valley near Walla Walla. Considering its price (at Trader Joe's), I rate this above average value. I would expect it to be very good with meats of all kinds.