Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Runquist 1448 Red Blend, 2009

blended red from california

Jeff Runquist 1448 Red Blend 2009
Ripon, CA (in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains)
$14

58% petit syrah, 16% barbera, 10% petit verdot, 5% zinfandel, 5% syrah, 3% carignane, 1% each of souzao, cabernet franc, touriga

according to runquist, the 2009 house blend is 58% petite syrah with aromas of concentrated ripe black fruits, currants & cassis. The bouquet is full of smoky, roasted, chocolaty oak. The flavors are big and rich, full of caramel, chocolate and mocha. Also delivers a strong fruit component of ripe blackberries.

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