Red Wine: PromisQous
It’s a rainy late afternoon in Half Moon Bay, so after driving around the neighborhood getting some cool shots of Pittosporum in the rain (more on that later), I decided to open up one of my recent wine purchases, PromisQous. It’s what I’d call “modestly priced,” which means about $10. Lately we are into “cheap” red wines, which means $5-$6 due to the fact we have a mortgage. Just so you know my metrics, here. This evening, we are bumping up to “modest” from our customary red.
Verdict? I recommend it. I think “Red table wine” or the snootier term “Meritage” is one of the best types of red wine to take a chance on, because then you get to taste the expertise of the vintner, in lieu of the varietal’s quality/harvest. This particular blend is comprised of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Syrah. The reviewers on Snooth give it some keywords I’d agree with: particularly jammy, which I love in a red.
Chris says he’d call it jammy only if it were a little sweeter; instead he’d says “it’s got rich fruitiness and berry flavor.” Drink it with heartier fare, and to pair with cheese, something strong and nutty like an aged gouda. Enjoy!
