Reviews & Ratings

2007 Conn Creek Red Blends or Varietals "Herrick Red"

Winery: Conn Creek

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Herrick Red"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $18

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 87.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: December 24, 2011

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and dark ruby colored mostly Cab blend opens with a fragrant blackberry bouquet with a hint of black currant. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a spicy ripe blackberry with notes of old oak and lots black pepper. The finish is dry and its tannins are moderate, but the fruits and pepper linger for quite some time. It would pair well with barbecue braised short ribs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Spiced cherry, black plum and chocolate aromas lead to a full bodied, textural wine, studded with layers of berries and caramel mocha. The diversity of spiced flavors have melded together to provide an unctuous, rich, and generous quaff. Serve with roast chicken, grilled steak, or gourmet pizza.

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