Do you ever find yourself captivated by the beauty of a bouquet of red roses? Each flower brings its own unique qualities, and the same can be said for wine. Join us on this wine tasting journey, where we explore the captivating world of flavors and aromas.
Unlocking the Language of Wine
Wine has a story to tell, and it’s up to us to decipher its secrets. The first step is to observe the color. This particular wine has a medium Ruby hue, leaning towards Garnet. A quick swirl reveals its rich concentration, suggesting grapes with thicker skins and a warmer vintage.
Delightful Aromas
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the enticing aromas. Ripe red and dark fruits like blackberries and plum dance with the scent of red pepper. But there’s more to this wine. Notes of leather, black pepper, and sweet spice, reminiscent of brown butter, tell us that this wine has matured gracefully in the bottle.
A Taste Sensation
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary tasting experience. This wine is bold and powerful, with rustic undertones that add depth and complexity. Surprisingly, it finishes smoothly, leaving a lingering sensation of leather and plums. To enhance its flavors, decanting is highly recommended, and a Bordeaux-style glass will elevate your enjoyment.
Perfect Pairings
The thought of savoring this wine brings to mind sizzling steak fajitas. Its robust character can handle even the boldest of flavors. So, what kind of red blend is this? Could it be a Grenache Ram or a Bordeaux-style blend? Let’s seek the expertise of Master of Wine, Christine Marsilio, to shed some light on our mysterious wine.
Unveiling the Origin
This wine has spent time aging in the bottle and exhibits high levels of tannin and acidity, indicating a blend. The interplay of red and black fruit, along with angular tannins, suggests a Bordeaux blend dominated by Cabernet or Merlot. However, what sets Merlot blends apart is their unique meatiness, which only grows more pronounced with age.
The wine we have before us showcases the marriage of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The rustic nature, the savory qualities, and the harmony of these two varietals are iconic of a few regions around the world. Now, let’s solve the puzzle of its origin.
Unveiling Bordeaux’s Magic
There are a few select locations renowned for crafting age-worthy Merlot blends like this one. Tuscany, Napa Valley, and Bordeaux come to mind, but it is the polished yet plummy and angular style that points us directly to Bordeaux.
Allow us to introduce you to Chateau Austin Picant Prongenive from the Saint Voy Cota Bordeaux region. This family-run estate thrives on the perfect combination of limestone and clay soils, which impart both ripeness and nuance to their grapes. Merlot, the most widely planted grape in Bordeaux, shines in the Sulfoy appellation of Cote de Bordeaux, a small region known for its terroir-driven wines.
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