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| Odd Lot label |
Variety: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Syrah
Region: Monterey, California
Country: USA
Year: 2020
Price: $15
Winemaker Notes: "The 2020 vintage is packed with aromas of elderberry, plum and black cherry with notes of vanilla and mocha. The medium-bodied palate unfolds with soft tannins that make it eminently drinkable and a gorgeous black fruit finish that makes it entirely delectable." [Scheid Vineyards]
Wine Folly Notes: I picked up on the blueberry, black cherry, and maybe black currants. I also noted the high tannins and full body which certainly contributed to the dryness. [WineFolly.com: Cab Sauv and Syrah]
My Notes: Before trying this wine, I got to use my new wine kit
gifted by my girlfriend, including a foil cutter, automatic corkscrew, and aerating pourer, seen in the video. The wine smelled sweet, with a berry scent. My nose betrayed me, though, because the wine was very dry with high acidity and only a slight sweetness. The berry aroma did come to fruition with a cherry and blackberry taste.
I tried this wine with a delicious steak dinner prepared by my friend, as seen below. When taken together, the steak brought out a smoky taste from the wine. This was my first time trying the famed steak and red wine pairing, and I will certainly be trying it again!
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| We forgot to take a picture with the bottle, but here is our dinner spread! |
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