Having sworn off Rosé, I turn my attention back to red wine. Hope Family Wines' Troublemaker 14 was on the shelf. For me, Troublemaker has been a consistant wine from vintage to vintage. Hasn't let me down so far and I was excited to try this one.
Winemaker's Notes: Aroma of dark fruit, black pepper and a hint of asphalt. Pallet is, sweet vanilla, black berry cobbler, fresh currant and our signature splash of acidity create a lingering flavor that is finished with smooth and silky tannins.
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Petite
Sirah. Using grapes that were harvested
in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Wines were aged in oak for a minimum of 15 months and a
maximum of 27 months, depending on the vintage.
All barrel aging was done in French and American oak barrels.
On the nose and palate I found cassis, dark fruit, and coffee. Light acidity and no tannins. Medium finish. I did think it needed to breathe a few minutes. TFM price is $17.99. Many more wines I enjoy more than this. I'm one and done on this one. I will open for my wine and food sampling. It's definitely going to be a wine to chat about with my regulars.
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