This red blend of 59% Merlot, 25% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon shows ripe fruit flavors of plum and cherry on the palate, alongside savory notes of dried herbs and coffee bean. Firm -- bordering on brawny -- tannins provide structure to the robust fruit, while a good vein of acidity adds lift. Complement the savory notes of this red with herb- or coffee-flavored barbecue fare such as a coffee-rubbed brisket.
blackberry
black cherry
black currant
coffee
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States
Beef
Grilled Red Meats
Braised Meats
Cognac is distilled wine, aged in oak barrels, made in the French region of Cognac. The wine, before it's distilled, is known to taste harsh and unpleasant.