Inn at Pleasant Lake

Blended Red

Vilafonté, Series M, Paarl, South Africa, 2003

Superb blend, 41% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc.  Has lots of delicious raspberry and cassis fruit with mocha and mineral notes.  Very polished texture and nice structured finish.   $54

Château La Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, 2004

Yummy, displaying lots of raspberry, blackberry and licorice.  Notes of tobacco and roasted herb.  Long smoky finish with fine acidity.  $58

Justin, Isosceles, Paso Robles, California, 2005

Such a treat.  77% Cabernet, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre.  Smooth, elegant and refined.  Nice focus on juicy red currant, black cherry and wild berry ending with a long complex finish that keeps the flavors reverberating.  $110

Girard, Artistry, Napa Valley, California, 2006

Well focused, richly flavored and balanced. 59% Cabernet, 13% Cabernet Franc, 13% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 7% Merlot.  Gains depth on the long finish.   $74

Linne Calodo, Rising Tides, Paso Robles, California, 2006

Sexy and opulent.  44% Grenache, 42% Syrah, 14% Mourvedre.  Deep ruby color, intense candied black cherry aromas, intermixed with spice and licorice.  Wonderful texture and purity.  A stunning Rhone blend.   $98

Warwick, Estate Reserve, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2001

Excellent now.  Focused red, with taut vanilla, mineral, red currant, truffle and smoke notes.  Good tannins and plenty of length, with an extra wave of fruit on the finish.  $42

Louis Bernard, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France, 2007

Delicious blend (70% Grenache, 30% Syrah) with notable raspberry fruit and spice. $34

Falesco, Vitiano, Umbria, Italy, 2004

Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon combine to create a well balanced delicious wine. Notes of plum, berry and chocolate, medium body and polished tannins. $28

Turnbull, Old Bull Red, Napa, California, 2005

This big red holds the bodies of a Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Syrah. It has rich, sweet, tobacco nose; front flavors of black cherries, and lingonberries. The Finish is a spicy cream with light tannins. $38