A red wine blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot, this is a big wine that needs a little time in the decanter to offer its full potential. The nose is filled with spicy red berries. On the palate, flavors of red cherry, blueberry, dark berry, plum, coffee, tobacco, and black pepper spice abound. Rich yet well-integrated tannins add to the full-bodied experience.
Known more for their Pinot Noir, this Zinfandel from Roadhouse Winery rocks it. A bit of extra zip comes from the Petite Sirah and Carignane in the blend. Rich and jammy flavors of black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum, currant, bramble and dark spice. Supple tannins add a bit of backbone.
James MacPhail is a master of big, rich Pinot Noir and this beauty from MacPhail Family Wines is no exception. Ripe and round flavors of cherry, raspberry, red berries are complimented with hints of oak, spice and minerality with just a touch of fruit sweetness. I shared this wine with a friend who said “I just don’t get Pinots”…he does now!
Rich flavors of dark cherry, red berries, raspberries, with hints of spice, minerality and plum. Rustic notes from the 777 Pinot Noir clone used in the blend make for a complex yet approachable Pinot.
A lush blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Malbec. The characteristics of each still shine through in this well-integrated wine from Patland Vineyards. Rich flavors of dark cherry, red berries, rhubarb, tobacco and oaky vanilla. The backbone of soft yet discernible tannins add complexity make this wine very approachable and versatile.
