Jade Mountain La Provençale Red Wine, 2008

When searching the wine aisles I'm like a kid in a candy store.  You never know what you'll find and you want it all.  So, while wandering the wines I saw a red blend - Jade Mountain 2008 La Provencale Red Wine.  I do enjoy a good red blend, so I had to try this.

Jade Mountain's 2008 La Provençale Red Wine is from California and a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre* and Carignane**. The aroma is dark berries and smoke.  The flavor profile is also dark berries and smoke with light tannins and mild acidity.  Quite enjoyable.

Winemaker's Notes:  Classic varietals such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignane express the juicy, dark fruit character of plum and blackberry, with hints of raspberry sauce, chocolate, saffron and smoke. The Grenache also comes from ancient vines, these in San Benito County, where rich raspberry flavors dominate and unfold to dried wild strawberry and a hint of bay leaf. Bright acidity and supple tannins make this wine a chef’s delight—the perfect complement to a wide array of dishes. 

*Mourvèdre - pronounced moor-VEH-druh

**Carignane - pronounced kah-ree-nyahn