If you looking for a good red blend under $15 that delivers, look no further than the 2006 Ten Mile – “The Broken Road” ($12.50). My go to wine in this category used to be the Hey Mambo Red, but after tasting the Ten Mile, I think the title has switched hands. Honestly a fun wine with lots of dark brambly fruit and cocoa notes but displays a serious side with flavors of black tea and hints of suede.
Wine Info –
Harvest Dates: October 4th – 22nd, 2006
Blend: 46% Petite Sirah, 44% Zinfandel, 7% Barbera, 3% Carignane
Grapes: Average Brix: 27.1
Fermentation: Stainless Steel Tanks
Aging: 20% new & 80% older French & American Oak
Time in Barrel: 14 months
Alcohol%: 14.1%
My Tasting Notes –
Nose: black currant, blackberry, coffee, suede
Taste: black tea, black currant, cassis, cocoa powder
Mouthfeel: full body with dusty tannins
Finish: medium body with good fleshy fruit flavors and the tannins smooth out nicely to a velvety texture
Fun enough to drink on its own, but definitely a great pizza or barbecue wine. Check it out, its a great value red that packs a punch.
Cheers!
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