About the Wine: The Santa Ema winery has a special place in my heart as the makers of the first wine I ever fell in love with. The 2008 Reserva Merlot completely blew me away. This cuts two ways in reviewing their other products. One is that loyalty to a brand can cloud one's judgement in terms of that brand's products. Everyone who works for Gallo is guilty of this. Every. Blessed. One. It is also possible to compare all of a winery's products to that one you loved, thus judging other vintages and varietals unfairly.
About THIS Wine: The center is crimson and fades to a garnet rim. Green pepper and onion make up an unusual nose. The palate is dry and jammy with hints of green pepper. There is no finish to speak of.
Drinking This Wine: A little dry for a sipper. This could work with a burger or with red beans and rice. Something simple and hearty.
Overall Impression: For ten bucks this wine is not bad, but neither is it anything special. It is reasonable for the price.
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