44% Shiraz, 37% Cab, 10% Merlot and 9% Malbec; what mad
scientist came up with this one?
The first thing that I noticed was the deep inky purple
color of the wine. I didn't, or wasn't, able to get a smell
from it, but blame that on the glass that I was using. But
is was the taste that got me.
This wine has an overwhelming smokiness that is somewhat
chewy, due to the Shiraz component, but is extended into
other spice components and an almost flat and clean finish
by the other grapes, most notably the Merlot and the Malbec.
I would definitely say that this would be great with both
game meats and sausages, or even smoked fish dishes.
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