2010 Château Brane-Cantenac, France, Bordeaux, Margaux, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2010
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$125.00USD

This is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux.  Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with cassis, sawdust, blueberries and cedar.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Nice texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, flavors of cassis, blueberries, slight tobacco, and char.  A minty note at the end.  This is drinking well and close enough to peak.  Drink over the next ten years.  It is great on its own and will work well with bigger foods.  Grilled Lamb Medallions would be a nice pairing.  

2021 Herdade do Peso Alentejo Revelado, Portugal, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$26.00USD

From Portugal, this is a  blend of 56% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Nacional, and 14% Syrah.  Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with plums, black currants, slight baking spice and a bit of chocolate.  Medium to full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Good balance.  On the palate, this is tasty with plums, currants and slight dark chocolate.  Good finish.  This is an excellent value.  It is drinking well now but should go another 5 years.  Nice on its own, this will work well with many foods.  It would be great with Rotisserie Chicken.  

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