Well, I’m FINALLY writing a blog on a Washington Wine,
considering that I live in Washington State, you’d think I’d write more about
Washington wines. Maybe I was inspired
because the maker of this wine (Charles Smith) looks identical to Sammy Hagar! Yeah…that’s
it.
Charles Smith was voted the Food & Wine Winemaker of the year
in 2009, so that definitely says something about his wine-making skills. The vineyard is located in Walla Walla, WA
also known as the Columbia Valley, and
they make several varietals of wine such as Cabernets, Chardonnays, Pinot Nois,
Reisling, Syrah, etc…of which, I’m going to have to try more of. J
The 2010 Velvet Devil Merlot is a spectacular wine…I’m not
much of a merlot fan, as I like big flavors in my wine. However! This merlot
does not compare to some of the smaller Merlot’s I’ve tasted. It has big flavor
at the beginning and at the end of the tasting, with flavors such as Blackberry,
Plum and some light spice. The tannins are a bit heavy on the palate to start
with but settle immediately after, leaving some light spice on the back of the
palate. This wine has little rim
variation which indicates a younger wine, but full of great flavors.
I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted this wine and even
more surprised when I saw the price – it retails for $12.00 a bottle – I guess
it’s true what they say…good things come in small packages.
Give this wine a try and maybe then move on to some other
Charles Smith wines…I know I’m going to – while cranking up Sammy Hagar on the
iPod.
Enjoy!
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