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Sunday, August 21, 2011

JT Red Wine: Review




Vineyards at Bowers Harbor
Old Mission
Near Bad Dog Deli
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
12% abv
$22.00 a bottle

Appearance: deep garnet with rich ruby highlights

Aroma: blackberry, dark chocolate, spice (peppery), smoky

On the second day the blackberry note dominates the nose.

Flavors: bold dark berries, blackberry, black currant and black raspberry then throw in tart cherry and plum skin; tobacco, spice box,

On the second day the blackberry and black raspberry notes seem to dominate the palate, the spice box is present but more on the finish today. 

Mouthfeel: medium-full, tart bite on mid and finish, nice medium weight on the tongue.  On day two there is a thicker, almost jammy, feel on the tongue.

My Strength Rating: 6.5/ on day two 7

To the Point: Yes, I like this wine.  I’ll be ordering this one soon. 

This is a very interesting blend.  50% Merlot from Bowers Vineyards and 50% Petite Verdot from Washingtons Horse Heaven Hills.  Horse Heaven Hills has been making some wines that I have really come to like over the last couple of years.  Bombing Range Red is one of them. 

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