California, USA
This wine, unfortunately, lacks the verve and style of the man behind the label, master sommelier and former popular DJ, Chris Blanchard. A polished wine
with muted aromas of cherry confections and hints of vanilla, oak, and a dusty minerality. On the palate there is a whisper of fruitiness with modest acid and tannins; a mouth-coating sensation seems to come more from the oak treatment (6 months in 25% new oak) than the tannins. The body is light, with little concentration or complexity. On day two, the wine had lost a good deal of its initial brightness, taking on a more savory profile. Overall, it's the kind of red you can grab confidently early in the week when tacos or burgers are on the menu. Pop and pour. (13.5% abv; $21; sample)
This wine, unfortunately, lacks the verve and style of the man behind the label, master sommelier and former popular DJ, Chris Blanchard. A polished wine
with muted aromas of cherry confections and hints of vanilla, oak, and a dusty minerality. On the palate there is a whisper of fruitiness with modest acid and tannins; a mouth-coating sensation seems to come more from the oak treatment (6 months in 25% new oak) than the tannins. The body is light, with little concentration or complexity. On day two, the wine had lost a good deal of its initial brightness, taking on a more savory profile. Overall, it's the kind of red you can grab confidently early in the week when tacos or burgers are on the menu. Pop and pour. (13.5% abv; $21; sample)
