Happy Tuesday! I thought it was about time for a random wine post in the middle of the week, so here we go! Tonight I've opened a bottle of an inaugural release of a new wine from the Bledsoe Family Winery. The 2021 "The Mac" red wine is named for Drew Bledsoe's father and is a blend of Syrah (36%), Merlot (34%) and Petit Verdot (30%) all sourced from the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is starting out!
.jpg "2021 Bledsoe Family Winery \"The Mac\" Red Wine")
A deep ruby color, and a gentle swirl of the glass get us started on this adventure, with green grass, ripe cherry, dusty limestone and floral undertones on the nose. The first sip is an explosion of disparate fruit, tart cherry, blueberry, currant and marionberry that wash across your palate painting images of the mountain west. The tannins are well balanced, providing a depth and complexity that will have you contemplating the experience as you reach for another sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a delightful example of an unusual combination of varietals that truly express the whole that's greater than the sum of its parts. This seems like a very food friendly wine that would pair with anything from steaks and chops to hearty pasta, barbecue or burgers. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a classic Northwest pairing of pan seared sockeye salmon with a lemon dill cream, steamed rice and asparagus with hollandaise. Cheers!
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