Full Review

Saddlehill

Saddlehill
2022 Vintners Reserve Red Blend, American

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Red Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.8%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$48

Saddlehill
2022 Vintners Reserve Red Blend, American

Pair this wine with:
Lamb Pork

Category: Red Varietal Blend

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 13.8%
Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red currant, toasted vanilla, blackberry, and new car with a bright, dry medium-to-full body and a complex, medium-length finish with touches of red cherry, cinnamon cranberry pastry, and violets with crunchy tannins. Crunchy tannins and loads of red fruit practically order the steak or pork chop for you — fruit forward yet with dry, restrained and bright, would make a fine pairing for roast chicken as well.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: red currant, toasted vanilla, blackberry, and new car
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with touches of red cherry, cinnamon cranberry pastry, and violets
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years with food
Recipes Pairing: Peking Duck, Lamb Tagine, Souvlaki
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Crunchy tannins and loads of red fruit practically order the steak or pork chop for you — fruit forward yet with dry, restrained and bright, would make a fine pairing for roast chicken as well.

The Producer

Saddlehill Cellars

The Producer

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