It Starts With A Grape

Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Tannat, Granache, and Mourvedre. What more could you ask for? This most impressive California blend, displaying a beautiful deep purple color, definitely packs a punch. It opens with a nose of sweet black cherries and toasty oak, followed by a silky smooth texture and black berries on the palate. There’s quite a bit of oak, so much so that it would be borderline offensive, if not for the ultra bright fruit. This is what i like to call a ‘fun wine’ , its got nice body, plenty of flavor, and is moderately easy drinking. Being medium-heavy bodied, and hugely fruit forward, it would be a fantastic pair for chipotle grilled spare ribs, but it could be paired with something as easy as a BBQ’ed char-grilled burger with crispy fried onions.

Tags: blend, california, red, under $20

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