2005 Bad Boy Red, Rocca Family Vineyards, Yountville, Napa Valley

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Not a traditional Bordeaux blend as it contains Syrah. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc,
7% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. $29.99
Weighs in at 14.5% alcohol according to the label. Very dark opaque purple. Blackberries on the nose and palate. Viscous. Perfumed with American oak and dark fruits including blackberries and cassis. Thick, somewhat syrupy--not overly tannic. Label of a cowboy looking downward shaded by his hat which he is tipping or setting on his head or holding. I liked this at a tasting and it paired well with steak broiled medium (pink in the center) but I don't think I will purchase it again.