Leaping Horse Vineyards
California Red Blend
This modest red wine punches above its weight, or more accurately, above its price point. It’s not a status wine by any stretch of the imagination, but there is quite a bit going on for a $10 wine. Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Sirah combine for a nose that’s magnificent - full of campfire, caramel and a rack of spices. Dark fruit flavors keep things sweet on the palate, while that four-month smattering of oak leaves a mark, but does not obliterate what the grapes have to offer.
This modest red wine punches above its weight, or more accurately, above its price point. It’s not a status wine by any stretch of the imagination, but there is quite a bit going on for a $10 wine. Zinfandel, Merlot and Petite Sirah combine for a nose that’s magnificent - full of campfire, caramel and a rack of spices. Dark fruit flavors keep things sweet on the palate, while that four-month smattering of oak leaves a mark, but does not obliterate what the grapes have to offer.
Apr 8th, 2019Way too sweet! Had 1 glass so will probably make a sangria with the rest of the bottle..
Way too sweet! Had 1 glass so will probably make a sangria with the rest of the bottle..
Apr 21st, 2015Toasty on the nose with berry and vanilla flavors
Toasty on the nose with berry and vanilla flavors
Feb 25th, 2015Roasted notes, I can almost taste marshmallows! smooth.
Roasted notes, I can almost taste marshmallows! smooth.
Mar 3rd, 2015