About the Wine: Ergo is made by Martin Codax, a well respected brand that was recently acquired by Gallo. Gallo prides itself on maintaining the integrity of the brands it buys. How well that works out varies a lot from one brand to the next.
About THIS Wine: The center is crimson and fades to a pink rim. Sour cherry, blackberry, and smoke make up a pleasantly complex nose. Unfortunately, the wine smells a lot better than it tastes. Jammy, slightly bitter fruit dominates the palate. There is no finish to speak of.
Drinking This Wine: I don't think this would work as a sipper. It could work with beef and rice.
Overall Impression: This wine is very mediocre and ten dollars a bottle would be pushing it. At twelve it is overpriced.
by Ben Stiebel
