About the Wine: Not every grape that comes out of the same field is equal. Some are too small at harvest, some are not mature, some affected by any of the multitude of pests and maladies that can attack the vines or the grapes themselves during the growing season. This presents a dilemma for growers. Throwing all the grapes together will result in a mediocre wine. Throwing all the substandard grapes away would represent a massive loss Another solution is to sort grapes into different lines, sometimes called "productions." This allows wineries to produce high quality wines while still using the lesser grapes to make cheaper wines. Large winemakers may also base productions on location to create a variety of brands that capture different terroirs. In this case Kenwood is the winery and Jack London is one of their productions.
About THIS Wine: The wine is dark, almost black in the center with a dark purple rim. Giving the glass a swirl results in a light coating with thick drips ("legs" in wine lovers' terms) running down the inside of the glass. Jammy red fruit is prominent on the nose, along with layers of figs, minerals, smoke, leather, and raisins. Every time I inhaled, I smelled something new. The palate delivers on everything present in the nose, along with subtle hints of almond. In both smell and taste this is a remarkably complex wine. The palate is mildly dry but the finish is just a touch sweet with light spice and hints of plum.
Drinking This Wine: I would prefer this as a sipping wine because of its depth and complexity. It would pair well with roasted poultry, especially anything honey roasted.
Overall Impression: This is a delicious wine with great complexity and a remarkably easy drinking experience. It is pricy, but well worth it.
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