This week's wine is by Chatham Vineyards out of Machipongo, VA. Chatham Vineyards is located on the Eastern Shore and makes a variety of wines.
Today, we're trying their Church Creek Vintner's Blend, which is a mixture of Merlot (65% and my favorite), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) and Pinot Noir (10%). I don't usually like blended wines but I thought I'd give this a try since it's from a local Vineyard.
To me, a lover of red wines, this wine is a little on the light side. It is definitely not as full bodied as some Merlots. The nose of the wine has very strong black cherry smells. To the taste, you will immediately taste a mouthful of fruit and then completely tannin. (Tannin is the woody taste). In my opinion, it’s very acidic and a tad bit on the bitter side. This wine would pair well with beef or venison.
According to the website, the wine is "a classic Bordeaux-style wine made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes barrel-aged in French oak. The blend was created from the vintner's choice of select barrels. The result is an elegant and well-integrated wine with good tannic structure and ripe fruit."
Details
Appelation: Chatham Vineyards
Vintange: 2008
Grape: 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Pinot Noir
Cost: $30.00 a bottle
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