Roanoke Vineyards

2005 Blend One

Technical Notes

• 52% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot.
• 150 cases made

Tasting Notes

52% Malbec, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot.  This wine evidences a deep, dark hue that is wrapped in swaths of black ink and highlighted with beads of garnet. The aromatics are equally complex, ripe, and rich, calling up strains of plum, blackberry, and dried prune. The mouthfeel is juicy, resinous, and intertwines complementary lines of bright cherry and potent leather with garnishes of crisp Thai basil, sweet garden herbs, and even a hint of chocolate chip mint ice cream. Complex and intense, this wine is an excellent pair for lamb, steak, and duck, or earthy vegetable-based dishes incorporating smoked eggplant or grilled mushrooms. Drink now or cellar for optimum aging potential.