A Hint of Fall at Quattro Goomba’s Winery
Piney River Red 2012 is a red blend with apparent hints of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This is a youthful, medium dark wine, with a slight haze and a hue resembling garnet. The wine has moderate aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, peppercorn, distinct black fruits, and earthy aromas. The wine is medium sweet, with a medium body and tart, and medium level round tannins. Piney River Red is unbalanced with excess tannins and sugars, as well as noticeable legs. In regards to flavor, it has a flavorful intensity with noticeable hints of black pepper, cherries, strawberries, bark, bubblegum, and dark plum. The wine also has a long finish, lasting about 5 to 8 seconds. Lastly, this wine has a metallic aftertaste flavor, potentially associated with brettanomyces.
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