Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Tasting - Chateau Morrisette Red Mountain Laurel

Name: Chateau Morrisette Red Mountain Laurel Sweet Red Table Wine
Variety: Red Wine Blend of native grape varieties
Region: Southwest Virginia
Country: USA
Year: NV
Price: $9

Winery Review: This is a distinctive dessert wine made from a blend of native American grape varieties. It exhibits flavors of fresh grapes and cherries that are complemented by a sweet, smooth finish. A nice accompaniment for chocolate desserts, delicious poured over pound cake, or served as an aperitif.
My Review: I really did not enjoy this wine as much as I thought I was going to. My first impression of the smell was that it smelled slightly like cough syrup mixed with fruit salad. As I tasted it, the wine was very sweet, maybe a little too sweet even for someone with a giant sweet tooth. I got hints of raspberry and blackberry and maybe even some raisin flavors. If this wine was a little drier or eaten with some dessert I may have enjoyed it slightly more. 
I tasted this with out food.

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