Named after the mountainside vineyard, this wine was originally made as a special treat for the winemakers friends and family members who helped them during harvest. Then word got out how great this wine tasted and they were inundated with requests for it so they had to make it for the public.
On the pour this wine is dark red of course, just think of all the varietals that went onto making this wine. On the nose this wine has a rustic aroma. It reminded me of the smell of Autumn after a cool rain, notes of cedar and hints of pine, fresh and earthy. On the palate baked black cherry, plum and spice. Easy to drink, smooth with good tannin and a nice long finish with a hint of dark cocoa. Needless to say we finished the bottle and wished we had another.
This wine would pair well with BBQ, Pizza, Pork and any number of hearty dishes.
For more information on this wine and other wines by Spann Vineyards and the winemakers interesting story visit their website at http://spannvineyards.com/
i served this wine with a seared bacon wrapped elk back strap steak at a BBQ cook off last year and won an overwhelming first place. The wine was a perfect match.
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