Nice Juice

[mrdutton]

Couldn't wait for a BBQ idea. Popped a bottle open tonight. (What the heck, the short trip from the local wine shop should not have disturbed it too much.)

Luscious, dark garnet color with clarity good enough to read through. Wafts of Black Cherry, Spice and Vanilla on the nose from this full-bodied wine. Alcohol at 14.1% but this wine has enough structure to it to keep it from even seeming to be the least bit hot.

A wonderful mouthfeel, great fruit on the front, acid in-between and a finish that just does not quit. The palate gives me black fruit, spice, vanilla and a wonderfully smooth white chocolate finish along with the alcohol and the velvety feeling of tannin. (I'd suppose that WW might call this one a two or three tongue lapper - at least that is how many times I have to move the tongue around the teeth before the finish slowly disappears.)

For $12.99 a bottle this CS and Shiraz Blend is one of the very best juices I've ever had the pleasure of drinking.

Frankly, I think this stuff is fantastic!!

As soon as I get my beef broth finished for my French Onion Soup, I'll be breaking out my Porterhouse steaks for the grill. I'll serve up the soup, the steaks, garlic mashers and some winter greens; I've no doubt this juice will be a great companion.