Happy Saturday! It's been a solid day of leaf patrol, and after 8 hours I only finished the roof and front yard! So more to do tomorrow, but at least for now I can relax with a nice meal and a glass of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle from a recent wine club shipment from Pepper Bridge Winery, the 2020 Seven Hills Vineyard Blend. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (25%) , Cabernet Franc (10%), Malbec (10%) and Petit Verdot (5%) all from the Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wonderful Autumn wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby taste of cooling temperatures, falling leaves and gourds, with aromas of leather, blackberry, cocoa powder and cedar on the nose. One sip reveals a rush of black raspberry, pomegranate and hints of mulling spice that make this wine ideal for the season, Midpalate, the character evolves to some basalt and mineral notes so characteristic of the vineyard. The tannins are well structured, providing for a long, smooth dry finish with a kick of acidity at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a perennial favorite from Pepper Bridge. This wine would pair well with classic steaks, but would also pair well with lamb, game or some hearty fall favorites like a sausage and sweet potato hash. Tonight I am taking a more traditional route and enjoying this wine with some pan seared lamb loin chops with some herbs de Provence, along with oven roasted beets and asparagus with hollandaise. Cheers!
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