Happy Easter! Although the weather forecast was for rain, it's been an absolutely beautiful sunny day in the low 60s, perfect for relaxing and finishing the last bit of yard work for the weekend. And of course there is Easter dinner to look forward to, and tonight is a good one, ideal for a new blend from Woodward Canyon that arrived a week or two ago. This is what I affectionately call a GSMM blend with the addition of Malbec. This wine is a blend of Grenache (41%), Mourvèdre (29%), Syrah (24%) and Malbec (6%) from the Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. 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 blend. The nose presents rustic aromas of green grass, earthy peat and undertones of ripe blueberry, cherry and currant. The first sip is a rush of ripe black fruit, cherry, blackberry and currant that wash across you palate with just the right amount of sweetness before transitioning to some notes of forest floor and black pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are youthful but well behaved, providing for a wonderful smooth dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a step up from the standard GSM blend, as the Malbec really gives this wine some nice backbone. This wine would pair well with a range of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to pappardelle Bolognese, lamb to ratatouille. Tonight, I am going the classic lamb route, but rather than the standard rack of lamb, I found a lamb loin roast at my local market, so a boneless rack of lamb! I served this herb crusted with mashed potatoes, oven roasted Brussels sprouts and a red wine reduction. Cheers!
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