About the wine
This wine is from Trader Joe's and is named Les Portes de Bordeaux. It was $7.99, was 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% merlot grape varieties. The vintage year is 2022, and is from Bordeaux, France!
Cork and Fizz Review
Since I bought it at Trader Joe's, I didn't speak to anyone about the wine. I picked it up because I really like cabernet sauvignon and thought I would give it a try. Cork and Fizz said that this wine is a "swell" and they would recommend it to friends. They said that it had notes of cherry, blackberry, and strawberry. They mentioned it was very fruit forward and was lighter than they expected. Pairing wise, Cork and Fizz said it would be good with meat like a meat pizza or a burger.
Wine Folly Review
On page 219, Wine Folly says that Red Bordeaux Blends have savory flavors including graphite, black cherry, and cigar. It says that it is supported by firm but balanced tannins. On page 88, it recommends to decant for 60 minutes which I did not do.
Personal Review
Overall, I really liked this wine. For the price, it was good and a solid wine. I wish I had decanted it because I wonder if it would bring out more of the flavors. I tasted the darker fruit like cherries and blackberries, but none of the graphite or cedar aromas. It smelled good but honestly, I didn't get much aromas from smelling it. I had never had a red bordeaux blend so I am happy I tried it. I didn't eat this with anything but after reading Cork and Fizz and Wine Folly, I wish I tried it with a red meat.
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