Shooting Star (Jed Steele)
Blue Franc Washington State Blaufränkisch
Washington, USA
Notes of cranberry, vegetables, sea shells, and perhaps licorice and blackberry & rhubarb. Tastes of cinnamon, blue berry syrup. It gets better as you drink. Went well with spicy Italian cibo. Salute.
Notes of cranberry, vegetables, sea shells, and perhaps licorice and blackberry & rhubarb. Tastes of cinnamon, blue berry syrup. It gets better as you drink. Went well with spicy Italian cibo. Salute.
1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015
Second of the reds from Steele Wines under his Shooting Stars Label. This wine needed the extra day, on day one this was slightly bland and had a terrible bitter finish. But on day two it developed a little more complexity and definitely became more enjoyable. Bright ruby red with a bluieish hue. Nose was a little lighter than a Gamay. Lots of floral notes and some light dust. Also has some soft dark fruity undertones. Some dust on the palate too with insanely soft and light fruits. Low tannins (4/10) and light bodied. Still a little bitterness in the finish but a lot better than day one. Completely different than any other varietal we have tried. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in experimenting with new varietals. Drink till 2019.
Second of the reds from Steele Wines under his Shooting Stars Label. This wine needed the extra day, on day one this was slightly bland and had a terrible bitter finish. But on day two it developed a little more complexity and definitely became more enjoyable. Bright ruby red with a bluieish hue. Nose was a little lighter than a Gamay. Lots of floral notes and some light dust. Also has some soft dark fruity undertones. Some dust on the palate too with insanely soft and light fruits. Low tannins (4/10) and light bodied. Still a little bitterness in the finish but a lot better than day one. Completely different than any other varietal we have tried. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in experimenting with new varietals. Drink till 2019.
Jun 2nd, 2016
Aka Blaufränkish. Love it like a Washington Pinot.
Aka Blaufränkish. Love it like a Washington Pinot.
Oct 21st, 2015
Loved it. Kinda between a pinot and a merlot, would stand up quite impressively vs. its European counterparts. Bravo!
Loved it. Kinda between a pinot and a merlot, would stand up quite impressively vs. its European counterparts. Bravo!
Mar 30th, 2015Similar to a Pinot a little oak flavor very nice and very affordable.
Similar to a Pinot a little oak flavor very nice and very affordable.
Apr 13th, 2016Good aromas that are both nutty and alcoholic. Medium body. Spicy finish as it leaves your tongue
Good aromas that are both nutty and alcoholic. Medium body. Spicy finish as it leaves your tongue
Feb 18th, 2016
Full body, bit of an aftertaste, not pulling in fruit flavor.
Full body, bit of an aftertaste, not pulling in fruit flavor.
Sep 4th, 2015
Colin had this 9 years ago
Colin had this 9 years ago
Jul 16th, 2015