Posts Tagged ‘black currant’
Varietal: Cabernet Franc (2007)
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $22.99
Light coloring with a fruit flavors and a finish of dark cherry, spice, violet, and black currant on a medium to full-bodied wine. Will pair well with red meat, pasta, or by itself.
Recommendations: Potomac Point is another of my favorite winerys here in Virginia, and while they’re relatively new, they’re already producing some great wine. Their Cabernet Franc is everything that you would want in Virginia’s signature grape, with nice spice and pepper on the finish and not too much fruit in the beginning.
I paired this red wine with a steak, and the pairing of Cabernet Franc and red meat continues to be one of my favorites. While the only way to currently get this wine is to visit the vineyard or find it in a Virginia ABC store, it’s well worth it if you’re in the area to stop in and pay them a visit. Their tasting room and patio are a great way to spend a day trying this and other great wine. Give this one a shot.
Varietal: Petit Verdot
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $19.95
Dark red fruit flavors lead into a tempering of black currant, spices, bacon, and a hint of smoky tobacco. Tannins lend to a very dry finish to this otherwise velvety wine. Can be enjoyed now or anytime over the next five years and will pair well with even heaviest game dishes and the fattiest sauces.
Recommendation: The 2007 Jefferson Petit Verdot was only recently bottled, so there’s no reason not to sit on this bottle for a couple of years and let it age. That being said, it’s still amazing to drink right now. Enjoyable by itself or with a heavy dish, this red wine from Virginia will hold up great. The pairings of fruit and smokiness made me feel like I was drinking wine made from either silk or velvet, as it was smooth and rich. If you’re planning on serving a rich dish with fatty sauces, this is the perfect wine to pair with it. Pick this up whether you plan to enjoy it now or in a few years. Either way, you won’t be disappointed with this full-bodied wine.
