Happy Sunday! I had a matinée performance today, but that gave me some time to get my dinner in the oven between Church and heading to the theater, so I feel as though I accomplished a lot today! So as I relax on this Sunday evening, I am ready to enjoy some wonderful comfort food for Sunday dinner, along with a nice bottle of wine. Tonight, I've opened a bottle of a Bordeaux varietal from one of my favorite Walla Walla producers, the 2020 Seven Hills McClellan Estate Petit Verdot. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from this often blending grape. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals aromas of blackberry, leather and oak, amid undertones of violet and lilac. The first sip is an adventurous ride between fruit and spice, with a rush of black cherry, blackberry and currant dancing amid baking spice, vanilla bean and anise before easing into some tawny spice midpalate. The tannins are wonderfully vibrant, providing for a lovely backbone to the long, smooth and exceptionally dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a perfect balance of sweet ripe fruit and earthy dryness that makes this an ideal wine for enjoying with food or just sipping with friends. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to beef stew and hearty pasta. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with some braised short ribs, served over roasted garlic mashed potatoes and red wine reduction, with oven roasted broccoli rabe. Cheers!
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