Happy Saturday! It seems that summer is really getting into full swing as it's been really hot an humid here, such that I break a sweat just grilling dinner! Speaking of which, I have a great dinner for tonight and a great wine to pair with it. I recently bought a few bottles of the 2015 Wooden Winery Barn Door Blend North Coast California Red Wine from Wines Till Sold Out, and beyond the interesting bottle, this wine has some kick. This wine is a blend of Merlot (69%), Cabernet Sauvignon (27%) and other red varietals and it's capped with an intriguing bottle with a wooden cover (I seem to recall another wine I've tried in the past with a similar bottle, but alas I couldn't find the post!). So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, as you might expect from a heavy Merlot blend. A quick swirl in the glass reveals aromas of blueberry, pomegranate and fig intermingled with plenty of oak. Take a sip and you have a rush of ripe fruit, blueberry, mulberry and currant that transition easily to some earthy notes of dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are expertly structured to provide an ideal base for the long, smooth dry finish that seems to linger for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a really pleasant everyday red wine that won't break the bank at just $18. This wine would pair well with a broad range of dishes, from steaks and chops, to classic pasta or risotto. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime center cut ribeye topped with grilled garlic scapes, mashed potatoes and bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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