Poplar Grove's second label, Monster Vineyards, is very tongue-in-cheek, and offers an assortment of wines such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and a rose.
This is a substantial red - it's pretty much a fruit-bomb of Cabernet Franc with 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, which leads with aromas of Ribena, black cherries, baking spices, vanilla, mocha and undertones of savoury herbs. It tastes like it smells - oodles of cocoa, ripe berry and cherry flavours balanced with bright acidity.
A mouth-filling red, you won't want to put down, but you will want to pair it with burgers, pizza, ribs or chili (basically anything you'd be serving while watching the game).
Barbeque, Junk Food, Fast Food & Snacks, Game Day Wines
©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2012-06-12 17:31:03.0
