Sunday, February 26, 2012

Tasting - Horton Stonecastle Red


Name: Horton Stonecastle Red
Variety: 32% Mourvedre, 27% Carignan, 25% Syrah 5% Tinta Cao, 5% Touriga Nacional, 3% Tannat 1% each of Cab Franc, Malbec & Nebbiolo
Region: Virginia
Country: USA
Year: 2008
Price: $8.95 (originally $15)

Soft, ripe, berry scented wine with great depth and complexity.

This wine had an overwhelming smell of tobacco with faint berries. The tobacco prevailed in its taste as well. It was a sweet at first, but the taste of tobacco became overwhelming and very unpleasant. 


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