Boëté 2009 Cheval Rouge Red (Carmel Valley)

Country: US / Cheval Rouge
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Boëté / Carmel Valley

You’ll find savory blackberry, cherry, currant and cola flavors in this dry blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, as well as smoky, oaky notes. The problem is excessive softness. There’s no proper structure, so it all collapses in mid-palate.