2006 Giant Wine Company “Sinner’s Punch” Red Wine, Columbia Valley
So many of the Columbia Valley wines I’ve tasted over the last while are big rich Bordeaux Blends. I really love ‘em, but when I spotted this one on my recent trip to Seattle, I had to give the 90% Syrah 10% Cabernet blend a go.
Big and black in the glass, a sniff brought some fresh cracked pepper into play with nice black plum and bit of mint and brown sugar. Definitely both grapes at work here. A few tasty sips and I was in jammy black cherry and plum bliss. Mouth-filling to say the least, it certainly belies the $13.99 price tag. The finish was nice and full with more sweet spice and and a medium acidity. Good stuff, complementing a nice burger on the BBQ while sitting in the backyard.
Summer’s not done yet and BBQ season never ends.
$13.99 at Esquin Wine Merchants.
(leaning toward 4)
