Happy Saturday! It's still a bit chilly here, though we made it into the 50s today at least, so I just spent my Saturday going to Costco and getting my grocery shopping done, as well as spending some time with friends. And now it's time for a nice glass of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of the recent wine club shipment from Pepper Bridge Winery, the 2018 Pepper Bridge Vineyard red wine! This wine is a blend of Merlot (38%), Malbec (31%), Cabernet Sauvignon (22%) and Petit Verdot (9%) from the Pepper Bridge Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So let's see how it's tasting!
The wine is a deep, inky black at the center, with bright garnet along the edges, just as you might expect from this blend of varietals. A quick swirl releases aromas of blackberry, cherry and boysenberry, with undertones of leather and a hint of lilac. Take a sip and you're greeted with a rush of black cherry intermingled with dusty limestone, that transitions easily to notes of vanilla and caramel midpalate. The tannins are well structured, providing a nice backbone for the long, smooth and very dry finish, with a bit of blueberry at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a very pleasant drinking blend that would be great with food or just sipping on the patio. This wine would pair well with a big steak, grilled lamb or hearty Italian sausage, but tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled tomahawk ribeye along with some grilled leeks and white carrots. The Malbec in the blend really stands up well to a rare steak. Cheers!
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