Happy Mother's Day! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful day, though I admit mine was a bit subdued, with yard work and chores around the house followed by a bike ride, so now I'm ready for dinner and a glass of wine. Tonight I've opened a bottle of one of my favorite lost varietals from one of my favorite Walla Walla winemakers. The 2022 Seven Hills Walla Walla Carménère is a 100% Carménère from the Walla Walla AVA of Washington, that was only available to wine club members, so let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is a lovely garnet color in the glass, and a gentle swirl reveals aromas of sweet blackberry, leather and fresh herbs. Take a sip and experience a rush of ripe black fruit, blackberry, cherry and plum with a bit of acidity that easily transitions to some notes of vanilla bean and pipe tobacco midpalate. The tannins are subdued, making for a mellow finish that while dry, is not in your face about it.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a consistent favorite for a food friendly varietal. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, from barbecue to tacos, steaks to pizza. Tonight, I am enjoy this wine with some hatch chile barbecued chicken, pan roasted baby potatoes with onions, peppers and mushrooms, and some fresh broccoli slaw. Cheers!
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