Red Montage – 2007; Unionville Vineyards; Rinjos, New Jersey

This softly tannic Bordeaux style wine offers a pleasant smooth approach to this classic blend. The absence of tobacco notes did not detract from the tasting experience.  After breathing for an hour, the subdued oak, cherry flavors, and smooth finish for this well aged red have balanced out nicely.  A touch of acidity provides solid structure for this medium bodied wine.  We’re impressed how well this New Jersey wine has aged.  

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Petite Syrah – 2010; Perissos Vineyard & Winery; Burnet, Texas

What words can describe the love that this wine evokes? Countless!  From the deep purple hue to its rich earthy texture, you can’t help but imaging soaking in this wine just for the joy. Time has smoothed the edges of this wine, but the fruit and aromas are still there to enjoy. From figs, to blackberry, and a touch of vanilla, you’ll get the A to Z tasting sensations that you have been anticipating after you pop the cork on this bottle. Touch it off with a light chocolate finish and voila! Yes, it is that good. Fortunately, this bottle is made for sharing and the extended enjoyment of additional glasses was a real treat. Double Cheers!

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Menage a’ Trois – 2005; Folie a’ Deux; Napa, California

Sit back and enjoy the pleasant aromas.  Menage a’ Trois has arrived!  This three-blend red wine of Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet offers some of California’s best blending grapes in a trifecta of beauty in the bottle. There is some thinning of flavor from aging this long, but it is still holding up and good. The wine still holds its depth, complexity, and the richness you would anticipate. The initial great fruit flavors are present and meld into a pleasant smoothness as it envelops your palate. This is a great value for the wine that you get. Paired with a lovely meal, you’ll get a something to complement your food and elevate what’s on the plate. So, give this blend a swirl. Enjoy!

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