Newsome-Harlow 2006 El Portal Red (Calaveras County)

Country: US / El Portal
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Newsome-Harlow / Calaveras County

Power is the name of the game with this Petite Sirah and Zinfandel blend. It just detonates in the mouth, with red chili pepper-inspired flavors of cherries, orange marmalade, and red plums, finishing with a dash of tabasco. The acidity may be a little too much for some people, but it makes the wine lively and cutting.