About the Wine: Some months ago a brand ambassador from Concannon winery brought samples of their products to the store where I work. The wines were all mediocre and lacking in character, except the blend. In the wine world the whole is sometimes greater than the sum of its parts. A good wine master can find ways to offset the less desirable elements of one wine by blending in another. The process is very specific and too much or little of any ingredient can ruin the balance.
About THIS Wine: Garnet in the glass with no distinct rim, the wine fades to a ruby edge. The nose is remarkably thick with jammy raspberry that delivers on the palate along with hints of spice. The fruit and spice linger in the finish. This what wine aficionados call a "fruit bomb" meaning that there is no complexity, just an intense fruit taste.
Drinking This Wine: A good sipping wine, it would also go well with hamburgers, beef burritos, any ground meat dish.
Overall Impression: If you're looking for a wine to impress your wine snob friend, this isn't it. There is no complexity or layering. That said, it is pleasant, easy drinking, and cheap. This wine is reasonable for the price.
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