Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Margerum |
|---|---|
Grapes | Counoise, Cinsaut, Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre |
Region | Santa Barbara County |
Wine style | Californian Red Blend |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Opaque with dense crimson and ruby reds. Dark plum, dried cranberries, and spiciness youthful fruits come immediately to the fore, with perfumed and rose-petal floral aromas combined with earthy notes and charcuterie undertones.A solid core of dark red fruit and spicy fruit surrounded by youthful tannins. The overlying presence of flavors initially impact the palate, followed by a finish complete with licorice, cocoa and dark chocolate contributions of and earthy. |
A Californian Red Blend can surprise you every time. And that's because California is a haven for grape growers, where microclimates are plentiful, and sunshine is guaranteed. This leads to cultivation of many different varietals, each of which may add their own secret sauce to the blend.
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