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Charles & Charles #35 Blend 2017

 


Inky dark purple hue with aromas of Big jammy blackberry and cherry cream bon bons, and a touch of cocoa.

Palate--Bright dark cherry with big bold blackberries and a hint of blue berries. A gentle touch of rustic spice and you're done! It is a cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend.  Although it is more Cab than Syrah the Syrah tends to dominate and the two work together quite well.  It finishes quickly, 

I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie Shaw years ago at a wine tasting in Freeport, Maine. He is unpretentious, straight forward and a darn good vintner. His creations over the year have never let me down. At around $13 you should open this, let it come to room temp (if it isn't) let it open for a while and then enjoy this fruit forward quaff.  Raise a glass!

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