With that said, I am going to try to entertain you with my wine knowledge and sharp wit!
Tonight I am enjoying one of my favorite budget wines ($6.99 for 750mL).
It is called La Vieille Ferme (I like to call it the 'Rooster Wine').
This clean deep cherry red wine is grown in the Southern Rhone region of France.
50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignan and 15% Cinsault.
The nose has a ripe dark fruit and leather. I got a little hint of popcorn.
On the palate, I get red and black plum and berry flavors with a hint earth, leather, spice and mahogany.
These characteristics could come from the soils blend of chalk debris and round stones in this region and the fact that the wine is kept in both cement vats and large oak barrels for ten months (which would explain the 'popcorn' smell).
The best way to describe this wine is to say that it is a smooth and drinkable wine with a slightly earthy edge.
It's an almost perfect everyday wine (I drink it often) that I would take to a dinner party.
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