Friday, March 25, 2016

Tasting- Crane Lake Shiraz

Name: Crane Lake Shiraz
Variety: Shiraz
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2013
Price: $5.95
Expert Review: Beautiful ruby appearance, with blackberry and pepper notes. Tannins and fruit marry well for a soft finish. This wine pairs well with sharp cheddar cheese and hazelnuts. Also try it along with roast lamb at Easter time, veal marsala, or grilled salmon.

My Review: This was a dark red color and had a strong bacteria like aroma. The smell was leathery and moldy. It reminded me of rotting fruit and horse saddles. IT was hot in the mid palate but balanced out into the end and was very smooth. The taste was weak after a strong aroma and the primary flavor was cherry.

Food: This wine was tasted with no food due to tasting it at the Vintage Cellar.

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