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North by Northwest "Red Blend" 2015

 


Nice intensely pigmented dark purple hue with aromas that are gushing over the rim into my nose from two feet away. Touches of sweet milk chocolate above the rim, red berry cream candies, cigar ash, rose water, 

Palate--Zesty, bold, fruit bombish, presentation, with gobs of blackberry jam, a hint of blueberries, lip smacking tannins, and a berry finish that hangs on for some time. 

Columbia Valley in Washington state has established itself as a credible, value region for growing grapes of numerous varieties,  This blend is equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot. If you''re in one of those "fruit bomb" kind of wines this is a nice value at the $9 I paid for it though it seems to run around $15 more often. I like fruit bombs so this will go well with my winter grilled (real charcoal) BBQ'd chicken so raise a glass

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