Happy Vernal Equinox! It's been a modestly relaxing day, I spent some time with friends this morning and then went grocery shopping and stopped at the local Ace Hardware for some essentials. The weather was nice, so I went for a bike ride and just got back in time to open a nice bottle of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of 2018 Reininger Carmenère which is a 100% Carmenère from the Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a nice deep, inky purple with bright ruby along the edges. A nice whiff and aromas of black raspberry, cherry and plum intermingled with a bit of oak and olive tapenade. Take a sip and there is a brief rush of ripe black fruit, black raspberry, cherry and currant that transitions to some notes of pomegranate and hints of white pepper midpalate. The tannins are supple, yet well structured, providing a perfect base for the long, smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's definitely one of the better examples of the varietal I've had in a while. This wine would stand up to a rare grilled steak as well as any Cabernet, but would also pair well with lamb, or even a spice curry. Tonight, being it's the first official day of spring, I am yearning for summer, so I'm enjoying this wine with some barbecued pork spare ribs, along with sriracha slaw and Dr. Pepper baked beans. Cheers!
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