Sunday, April 19, 2015

Tasting - "Rare Red Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Merlot"

Name: Rare Red

Variety: bend of Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Merlot

Region: Non-Specific

Country: California

Year: Non-vintage

Price: $9.95








Vintage Cellar Tasting Notes:

A multi-vintage blend of Zinfandel, Petite Verdot, Petite Syrah, and Merlot that is full-bodied and fruit forward with a spicy and complex finish. This wine has been partially barrel aged for eight months in American and French oak.


Personal Tasting Notes: 

This wine had the flavors of blackberries, cherries, and black currants.  The wine had the aromas of these dark fruits as well.  The wine had a smooth mouthfeel, tobacco and leather flavors.  Finally it was tart but not spicy. 

This wine was tasted without food

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