The wine is deep inky indigo at the center, with bright garnet along the edges, classic for the varietal. The nose is an interesting combination of green grass, mint, blackberry and currant. The taste is a pleasant surprise, with a rush of cherry cola and dark chocolate up front which transitions to some tobacco and spice notes midpalate. The tannins are nicely structured, providing for a long, smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, it's very mass produced (11,000 cases), but it doesn't taste mass produced (that's saying a lot). It's also a solid value as I think this one was $10 at Costco. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty beef and lamb dishes, ideal for fall. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a mostly Costco meal of prime sirloin cap steak with green Thai curry seasoning, mashed potatoes and gravy and haricots verts almondine. Cheers!
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