Country: US / Paul Shaffer 4th Edition
Variety: Petit Verdot Virginia
Winery: Veritas / Monticello
An aromatic core of dark cherry flesh and blackberry is strung together with threads of char, cocoa and spice. Chewy, meaty tannins build the palate, with vibrant acids that make the fruit quite succulent. This calls for pairing with hearty fare, like grilled skirt steak served with a porcini polenta cake.