Sanson Estate Bird Dog Red 2005: Review

13.5% abv

$20.00 a bottle

Sanson Estate Winery

9236 Walker Road

Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada

Sansonestatewinery.com

Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Cabernet Franc 35%, Merlot 25%

My Strength Rating: 5.5

When I opened this bottle of wine it was like I just walked into a winery.  The aroma filled the air with fresh berries, oak, and earth.  The taste follows the nose.  The red and black currant like notes with sweet raspberry and Bing cherry flavors make for a tasty berry experience.  A pleasing light oak and delicate earthy profile adds some structure.  

The mouthfeel is smooth.  This blend leaves a light aftertaste of berries and has a fairly clean aftertaste for a red wine.   

Overall, this is a tasty blend.  I tried this wine when I went to the London, Ontario Wine and Food Show and it caught my palate.  So, when I got home I made some time to head on over to this winery.  Being in southeastern Michigan I am just a hop, skip, and jump from Amherstburg, Ontario.  I visited the Sanson Winery and bought 4 bottles of this wine and several other bottles.