I seldom get to review a new wine like I am tonight, but fortunately I received a couple bottles of the new 2023 Helix Marvin Red Wine in my last wine club shipment. This wine is named for Marvin Tucker, who is the grandfather of the Tucker family, who are partners with Chuck in the wine business. This particular vintage is a blend of Cinsault (49%), Mourvèdre (33%) and Grenache (19%) from the Wahluke Slope AVA of Washington. Let's see how this new wine is tasting!
The wine is a lighter style, with bright ruby color in the glass. The nose presents aromas of strawberry jam, hints of lavender and undertones of earthy tar. The first sip is a rush of ripe red fruit, strawberry, cherry and raspberry that excite your palate before transitioning to some notes of earthy basalt and graphite. The tannins are supple and ideal for a dry finish that fully embraces the fruit, allowing for a continuity you seldom find.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a pleasant drinking and food friendly wine. This wine would pair well with a wide range of dishes, from summer caprese salad to alder planked salmon, steak and brats to barbecue. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a fall classic of grilled lamb loin chops, roasted fingerling sweet potatoes and steamed asparagus. Cheers!
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