This wine did not impress on first taste, it seemed alcoholic and unbalanced. I did not understand all the good reviews but I speculated I would need to let this wine
decant and sit for a while and try it again.
And I think that did the trick. The fruit forward notes came out above the alcohol taste from the first taste. Interesting, this wine had a 14.5% alcohol content which is higher than the average that I have tasted and it does not seem to have a vintage attached to the wine. 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec, pheww.. thats a long list!
It's a fine wine to drink with hearty meats or tapas appetizers. It would not be my first choice since there are so many other great selection at this price point at Costco.
Winery Website: Patterson Cellars
Country/State: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Varietal: 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14% Syrah,
9% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec
Price Paid: 10.99 til 04/17/2022 (Regular $13.79)
CWR Rating: 82pts
Costco Item #: 994597
Where purchased: Costco Tukwila, WA
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