Well, it's finally starting to feel like fall, with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s, and with that it seems that leaves and pumpkins and preparing for the winter will soon be upon us. In the meantime, I'll enjoy the local high school football games and a whole lot of yard work, along with some wonderful big red wines. Tonight is one such wine, a perennial favorite for and everyday drinking red wine, the Woodward Canyon non-vintage red wine. This one is a combination of Cabernet Franc (46%), Merlot (18%), Barbera (16%), Petit Verdot (7%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Chardonnay (4%!), Syrah (1%), Mourvedre (1%), Grenache (1%), and Dolcetto (1%). These wines were sourced from vintages including 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 from the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a beautiful deep ruby color in the glass with nice clarity, a testament to the two right bank Bordeaux varietals. A quick swirl in the glass releases aromas of leather, oak, violet and undertones of black cherry. Take a sip to have a rush of blackberry, black cherry and currant wash over your palate, with intermittent hints of earthy tar and spice box, before transitioning to some peppery spice notes midpalate. The tannins are nicely integrated to support the smooth dry finish that is very old world in style.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5 as it's such a treat to drink and a wine you can enjoy often at just $25. This wine would really pair well with just about anything, from steaks and chops, to barbecue and pizza. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a barbecued chicken breast along with some oven roasted root vegetables (see I told you fall was here!) and some steamed Italian green beans. Cheers!
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