Happy Saturday! Today was Graduation at Saint Maty's College and I have so many emotions as I saw some of my dearest young ladies step forward to become the prominent leaders of women in business, I feel pride, anxiety and joy as I know they will make my accomplishments look small in comparison to what they will do, but for now I will celebrate with them with a bottle of wine and a great meal! Tonight, I have opened a bottle of wine that is a recent purchase from Wines Till Sold Out. The 2023 Punch Winery Napa Valley Red Blend is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Merlot, all harvested from the Napa Valley AVA of California. Let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, just as you'd expect from a Napa Valley blend. The nose presents aromas of blackberry, raspberry compote and toasted oak, just as you'd expect from the Valley. The first sip is a rush of black fruit that eases into some earthy notes of dusty limestone, toasted oak and spicy pepper midpalate, The tannins are well structured and vibrant, lending a firmness to the long, smooth dry finish that lingers until your next sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's an excellent red blend comparable to those of Bordeaux, but easily approachable. This wine would pair well with a range of grilled steaks, braised short ribs, or grilled rack of lamb. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled porterhouse with some grilled asparagus. Cheers!
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