Calculated Risk
2015 Red Wine Napa Valley
Red Blend
California: Napa Valley
Mission Briefing
Do You See It?
Finding incredible deals for our Operatives is what we’re all about. Here’s an Ultra QPR (Quality to Price Ratio) wine that’s 50/50 Cabernet / Merlot, but 100% Napa Valley fruit.
If they felt that they were taking a Calculated Risk, then it sure paid off! We’ll drink this one all day - Enjoy!
The wine is a nice dark garnet that allows only a tiny amount of light through. Aromas of potpourri and blackberry are found up front on the nose, along with alfalfa, plum preserves and toasting pumpkin seed. The palate is a different story, with the Merlot clearly taking center stage - flavors include white pepper, brown spice, fig, plum compote and leather. This is layered red blend that is multi-faceted concentrating on the tip of the tongue, top of the palate and the back of the throat. A smooth finish brings it home. The wine would pair well with a hearty split-pea soup made with the ham hock.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Nice dark garnet that allows only a tiny amount of light through. |
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| Smell: | Potpourri, blackberry, alfalfa, plum preserves, and toasting pumpkin seed. |
| Taste: | White pepper, brown spice, fig, plum compote, and leather. |
| Finish: | This is a layered red blend that is multi-faceted, concentrating on the tip of the tongue, top of the palate, and the back of the throat. A smooth finish brings it home. |
| Pairing: | The wine would pair well with a hearty split-pea soup made with the ham hock. |
What the Winery Says
- Winemaker
- Dwight Bonewell
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Composition
- 72% Merlot
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- 18% Cabernet Sauvignon
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- 10% Cabernet Franc
- Vintage
- 2015
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Alcohol
- 14.3%