Sullivan Vineyards Red Ink Red Wine 2004
Napa Valley, CA
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Rating: 88 |
Full-bodied dry red wine medium deep ruby red. Aromas of red raspberries, touch of pencil shavings developing spicy characters as the wine opens. On the palate, a touch of vanilla mingles with red fruit flavors. The long finish brings the fruit into focus, and supple tannins make for a pleasant drink. Grapes: Merlot (60%) Syrah (23%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17%). Room temperature (70 degrees) is fine, and doesn?t emphasize the alcohol. Serve in Bordeaux glasses.
Mousse of liver with aspic meat ravioli with herbs, olive oil, unsalted butter and grated Parmesan cheese, grilled duck breast with Asian seasonings (such as five-spice powder) and a dark fruit glaze steak (ham, beef or lamb), ragouts and stews (especially bean based with slightly spicy sausage) rich sweet creamy French cheeses (Brillat Savarin, Explorateur, or Delice de Bourgogne), creamy blue cheeses (e.g., Cambozola)
