It’s been a while since I’ve chosen a red wine for my pick during the summer. However, this is an exception that I feel pretty comfortable with this choice. Two sommeliers initiated the project with the goal of crafting wines that would make excellent choices for glass pours in restaurants. The portfolio that carries this label, found that they had some back-up stock that needed to be moved out of the warehouse. They offered this wine at a reduced price, and after tasting two, a Merlot and a Grenache, I jumped at the opportunity. I purchased both the Merlot and the Grenache, and it is the Grenache that I felt would be a good choice for my pick in July. Great pedigree and very well-made wine at a phenomenal price point.
2018 Noble Tree Grenache Chalk Hill-Russian River Valley Estate, Single Vineyard…Sons & Daughters Ranch (Sonoma County, CA)… $11.99
Light in style, complex, and packed with flavors. Aromas of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, with hits of plum and earth underneath. Cherry and plum notes dominate the palate with an underscore of strawberry and black raspberry. Smooth, light tannins with a kiss of spice that lingers with the fruit notes on the finish. Good balance with nicely integrated acidity. This wine pairs nicely with BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, pork ribs, and many other dishes. It certainly is quite enjoyable all by itself. This baby normally sells for just over twenty bucks, which makes this a screaming deal. (B)
Cheers!
Stan The Wine Man
