The reds began with the 2010 Le Noveau, a play on Beaujolais. With not a Gamay grape in sight, this one is Chambourcin and I'm just not a fan of Chambourcin. Let's leave it at that. Now, on to serious wine, the 2008 Pinot Noir. It was a bit brown in color and a little oaky for my taste. I got oak and allspice on the nose and a spicy, chile pepper finish.
Next was the 2008 Merlot which was light bodied with firm tannins but again, more oak than I enjoy. The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon was softer than the Merlot and had some really pretty fruit on the nose but I detected a hint of dill, that my PIC did not, that for me, detracted from the fruitness.
The 2008 Cabernet Franc was light bodied and well balanced with lovely fruit, nicely integrated tannins, and a long toasty oak finish. The ruby red 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend - 55% Cab Sauv, 45% Merlot - had a soft, round texture with firm tannins but I got that hint of dill from the Cab Sauv. The final pour in this group was the Vintner's Select Red, a NV Meritage-style blend of 40% Cab Sauv, 40% Cab Franc, and 20% Merlot. I found it to be a bit acidic but there was nice fruit and toasty oak on the nose with a chile spice finish.
On to the Premium wines....
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