Dreaming Tree Crush, 2009

This is another wine I tasted out last weekend (February 4th).  Very popular with customers and sold very well.  

Dreaming Tree 2009 Crush ($14) is from California's North Coast.  This is a red blend - 67% Merlot and 33% Zinfandel.  It is oak aged for 19 months.  The aroma is an inviting raspberry with a hint of spice (pepper?) and smoke.  The flavor for me was a flash of raspberry, that was quickly overpowered by the (medium) tannins.  I must say that with this wine The Fresh Market gave me Godiva chocolate truffles to serve.  One bite of  a truffle with a sip of wine and the wine smoothed right out.  Very nice.  

Winemaker's Notes: A blend of the North Coast's finest varieties, this wine pulls you in with a smoky berry note and then jumps up with a raspberry jam.  A quaffable wine that is tasty with Spanish orange and onion salad, or with Vietnamese-style grilled ribs and rice.