Reviews & Ratings

2008 Reininger Red Blends or Varietals "Helix Pomatia"

Winery: Reininger

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Helix Pomatia"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 30% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Syrah, & 16% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Columbia Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $19

Cases produced: 2,019

KWG Score: 87.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: February 23, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored red blend from Washington opens with a gentle earth and black cherry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a gentle and easy going mild oak influenced black cherry with a touch of black pepper and smoky meat. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are nicely prolonged. Joe and I agreed that this very nice red blend would pair well with Italian sweet sausage smothered with sauteed onion and roasted red peppers. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Buckle up for an unforgettable red wine roller coaster ride! This adventurous and fearless blend will take you straight through a tunnel of plum and hearty cherry marmalade. Twist and turn through a nose of baking spices, pipe tobacco. Prepare to splash into a finish of juicy pomegranate and red licorice. Trust me, you’ll get in line again for more.

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