The fourth wine from the Lidl Summer Wine Fair is Blazing Earth Rutherford Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015. This wine sells for $19.99 and is part of Lidl's regular Sommelier Selection line. I never previously tried this wine, but buying it during the first week sale gave me a chance to try it for $13.99.
The Rutherford AVA is centered on the town of Rutherford in the middle of the Napa Valley. It is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
As with most Lidl wines, there is not much useful information on the label. We know that the wine has 14.5% alcohol and was made in a sustainable winery. The wine pours a rich dark ruby red with dark berry aromas. Flavors noted include dark cherry and some spice. There are some dusty tannins that are not overpowering. This is a very enjoyable wine and a very nice buy for $14. I might buy it for $20 but I would not rush to the store.
I have tried to taste as many of the Lidl Summer Wine Fair selections as I can before the end of the first week sale where you can mix and match 6 or more wines for 30% off. I have blogged about 4 wines in 4 days. The sale ends May 23 which is 2 days from this posting and it is yet to be determined if I can do one more blog prior to that date.
SC Wine Joe rating = 90 points
The Rutherford AVA is centered on the town of Rutherford in the middle of the Napa Valley. It is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon.
As with most Lidl wines, there is not much useful information on the label. We know that the wine has 14.5% alcohol and was made in a sustainable winery. The wine pours a rich dark ruby red with dark berry aromas. Flavors noted include dark cherry and some spice. There are some dusty tannins that are not overpowering. This is a very enjoyable wine and a very nice buy for $14. I might buy it for $20 but I would not rush to the store.
I have tried to taste as many of the Lidl Summer Wine Fair selections as I can before the end of the first week sale where you can mix and match 6 or more wines for 30% off. I have blogged about 4 wines in 4 days. The sale ends May 23 which is 2 days from this posting and it is yet to be determined if I can do one more blog prior to that date.
SC Wine Joe rating = 90 points
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