Saturday, March 10, 2012

Tasting - King Family Seven

Name: King Family Seven
Variety: 100% Merlot, fortified with brandy
Region: Central Virginia
Country: USA
Year: 2009
Price: $29.95


Winery Review:
Named for the 7th chucker in polo like the 19th hole in golf. Made in the traditional Porto style with an American twist.  This port wine is made with 100% Merlot and is fortified with brandy, and was aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels for 2 years. Dried fig, banana and orange peel on the nose. Vanilla and nutmeg on the mouth with dark fruits.


My Review:
I am a fan of port wines, and this one was good but definitely different than the traditional port from Portugal.  The Kentucky Bourbon aging process definitely adds a unique flavor to the wine.  


I tried this alone without food.



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