@Delectable Wine - this is a weird blend of 33% Merlot, 25% Zin, 24% Petite Sirah, 14% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was acquired in a drunken family Christmas present swap game several years ago and I’ve been staring at it periodically in the cellar with some trepidation for quite a while. It’s actually pretty good. The nose is open and ripe, with weedy dark berry fruit and a some dark chocolate (some people prize the chocolate notes more than I do). In the mouth I like the iodine notes, and there is also a fair bit of cassis syrup fruit (the wine’s dry, so don’t worry that I said “syrup”). It finishes on a note of graphite. It’s a little hot (in the finish particularly), but overall is a good wine.
@Delectable Wine - this is a weird blend of 33% Merlot, 25% Zin, 24% Petite Sirah, 14% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was acquired in a drunken family Christmas present swap game several years ago and I’ve been staring at it periodically in the cellar with some trepidation for quite a while. It’s actually pretty good. The nose is open and ripe, with weedy dark berry fruit and a some dark chocolate (some people prize the chocolate notes more than I do). In the mouth I like the iodine notes, and there is also a fair bit of cassis syrup fruit (the wine’s dry, so don’t worry that I said “syrup”). It finishes on a note of graphite. It’s a little hot (in the finish particularly), but overall is a good wine.
Apr 27th, 2021
Plumby but not overly fruity. Full bodied, well balanced wine. Really enjoyed this one. Reasonably priced.
Plumby but not overly fruity. Full bodied, well balanced wine. Really enjoyed this one. Reasonably priced.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2016
Swirl it! Big berry bouquet. Soft red berries up front with a quick dry middle. After opening up, the second glad is much better and bolder.
Swirl it! Big berry bouquet. Soft red berries up front with a quick dry middle. After opening up, the second glad is much better and bolder.
Dec 16th, 2018
Medium body. Subtle fruits (plum, berry). Not as complex as more expensive, but still enjoyable 2014
Medium body. Subtle fruits (plum, berry). Not as complex as more expensive, but still enjoyable 2014
Nov 21st, 2018
Plum, dark fruit, bold and very reasonable priced.
Plum, dark fruit, bold and very reasonable priced.
Jan 8th, 2017
Napa Valley, California, USA
