Fleur de Lyeth, 2008

Fleur de Lyeth is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec.  It is the first red blend for Lyeth.  In the past I've enjoyed Lyeth wines and (as I've said in previous reviews) I do enjoy a good blend.  At $8.99 (on sale from $11.99) I had to buy a bottle. 

The 2008 Fleur de Lyeth was not a disappointment.  It has a deep rich purple color with aromas of tobacco and oak.  The flavors, cherry and oak.  It has a nice earthiness to it.  Tannins were smooth.

Winemaker's Notes:  Opening with luscious flavors of bing cherry and plum with a touch of strawberry and cherry cordial, the wine is perfectly balanced by a subtle oak backdrop. With a light-medium body, round tannins and a clean finish, this wine is very smooth and easy drinking and would be excellent alone or with grilled chicken or light pasta.