Terlato 2010 Cardinals’ Peak Red (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Cardinals’ Peak
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Terlato / Napa Valley

If this wine were any riper, it would be a Port. It’s that rich in sugary blackberries and cherries, with toasty oak adding caramelized notes. Fortunately, the finish is dry. This modern-style wine is best consumed now for fruity freshness.