Some of California's most intriguing wines don't carry the name of the grape on their label. Exotic and imaginative red blends can offer value and interest. Click the link to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine & Spirits.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Omen Red Blend, Sierra Foothills '16 **1/2 $$
Big red blend, full bodied, tons of complexity, very food friendly
Hayes Valley Meritage, Central Coast '16 ** $
Bordeaux blend that his light touch, good classic flavors
Cashmere "Black Magic", California '16 *** $ OUTSTANDING VALUE
From Cline Cellars, blend of big reds, smooth, complex and so tasty
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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