M2 Vintners
St. Jenise's Vineyard Alicante Bouschet
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
The m2 Alicante Bouschet from St. Jenise's Vineyard is as dark as dark gets. The inky indigo color does, indeed look like it means business. On the nose, you get aromas of cassis and a fistful of spice - clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and anise play into the profile. The palate shows monstrous black fruit - blackberry and plum - with plenty of spices getting plenty of play. The spicy character lasts into the finish and stays awhile.
If a rib roast is on your holiday table, this should be, too. It will pair with lamb just as nicely. The Lodi Wine folk say they like it with a smoked paprika pork chop, and now I want some of that.
The m2 Alicante Bouschet from St. Jenise's Vineyard is as dark as dark gets. The inky indigo color does, indeed look like it means business. On the nose, you get aromas of cassis and a fistful of spice - clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and anise play into the profile. The palate shows monstrous black fruit - blackberry and plum - with plenty of spices getting plenty of play. The spicy character lasts into the finish and stays awhile.
If a rib roast is on your holiday table, this should be, too. It will pair with lamb just as nicely. The Lodi Wine folk say they like it with a smoked paprika pork chop, and now I want some of that.
