Thursday, May 26, 2016

Tasting - The Dog and Oyster Shelter Dog Red

Name:   The Dog and Oyster Shelter Dog Red

Variety:  100% Chambourcin

Region: Irvington, Virginia 

Country: USA 

Year: 2013

Price:  $28.00

Winery Review: Smooth and medium bodied, with very dark and intense purple color. Its finish is with coco and white chocolate with some hints of spice and dark red fruit. 50% aged in neutral oak barrels and 50% in stainless tanks with no oak contact. Bronze Medal, Virginia Governor's Cup Wine Competition 2015 

My Review: Very enjoyable! This red has a chocolate aroma and a deep red color.  It is has an earthy finish and intense grape flavor that I found very satisfying.  This wine has plenty of personality with earthy notes and intense body with hints of coco.   I would recommend enjoying this wine with pasta, pizza or red meat.  I tasted this wine with sausage and pepperoni pizza. The pepperoni tasted a bit more peppery and spicy when combined with the wine in my mouth.  

Great local wine

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