Country: US / Forté
Variety: Red Blend Oregon
Winery: Jaxon / Southern Oregon
This is one-third Cab Franc, one-third Merlot and one-third split between Syrah and Malbec—a who’s who (or what’s hot) of Southern Oregon viticulture. In the glass it’s aromatically interesting, with citrus, leather and berry scents. In the mouth it’s quite dry and leathery tasting, though with ample breathing time the fruit comes up.