Altipiano Vineyard
Merlot
California, USA
This is like a classy cowboy meets a Sunday lazy afternoon backyard bbq with easy sophistication. It's easy drinking but it's not a wine I would have on my own (well its great and easy to drink on its own. Recommended for heavier, easy drinking red wine drinkers). I see it really coming alive with food. The light first finish would allow a bolognese to shine and then the acid would help clean up the palate and prepare you for another bite. The subtle sweetness of cherry at the end is kinda like a mini savory dessert treat between bites that I could see leaving you to want more!
Color: Like a blood red. It's kinda dark with red, purple, brown undertones.
Aroma: It's leathery in smell. Kinda reminds me as if I am in a cigar club sitting in plush, thick leather chairs surrounded by old money and making back door deals. It's certainly more masculine like a cowboys version of a man cave. Then, there is this black stewed cherry aroma, its fruity and slightly sweet yet savory for dinner.
Taste: there is a really like first finksh a flavor. Then some acid on the side of the mouth. Then a light second finish with the stewed black cherries. Then the front of the mouth becomes like and some acid lingers on the side. This is all like a super light leather carpet ride. Think aladdin but on a light carpet, magical and fun, not soggy bottom boys. There's a hit of smoke to guide you on your journey.
This is like a classy cowboy meets a Sunday lazy afternoon backyard bbq with easy sophistication. It's easy drinking but it's not a wine I would have on my own (well its great and easy to drink on its own. Recommended for heavier, easy drinking red wine drinkers). I see it really coming alive with food. The light first finish would allow a bolognese to shine and then the acid would help clean up the palate and prepare you for another bite. The subtle sweetness of cherry at the end is kinda like a mini savory dessert treat between bites that I could see leaving you to want more!
Color: Like a blood red. It's kinda dark with red, purple, brown undertones.
Aroma: It's leathery in smell. Kinda reminds me as if I am in a cigar club sitting in plush, thick leather chairs surrounded by old money and making back door deals. It's certainly more masculine like a cowboys version of a man cave. Then, there is this black stewed cherry aroma, its fruity and slightly sweet yet savory for dinner.
Taste: there is a really like first finksh a flavor. Then some acid on the side of the mouth. Then a light second finish with the stewed black cherries. Then the front of the mouth becomes like and some acid lingers on the side. This is all like a super light leather carpet ride. Think aladdin but on a light carpet, magical and fun, not soggy bottom boys. There's a hit of smoke to guide you on your journey.