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Parejas Cellars Tres Rojas De Mesa 2008 - Review

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A Red Table Wine from the Yakima Valley AVA by Mark Wysling.

The freshness and generous berry flavors of this wine reminded me of Thanksgiving. Add this one to your list and contact Mark today for availability. Contact information below.

Tasting Notes

Color: Plum red, clear to pink rim.
Nose: Boysenberry, mixed berry, Logan berry, soft smoke, leather, cola.
Palate: Bright, red fruit, juicy, medium body, generous fresh berry, chocolate-cola finish. Yum!

Thoughts: For me this is a food wine. I paired it with a sandwich of a french bread roll, mayo, mustard, avocado, sliced onion, provolone cheese, roast beef and a little olive oil. Tasty pairing. This wine was a good match to the oil and meat. The next day it was as bright as on day one, after 32 hours it was a touch smoother and still very tasty. Serve with food and enjoy. Drink now and over the next five years. Recommended.


Blend: 42% Monastrell, 37% Tempranillo, 21% Garnacha
Closure: Nomacorc
ABV:13.9%
SRP: $19
Sample provided by the winery
Order direct from the winery.

* Please contact Mark directly at 509-910-9844 or email him mark@parejascellars.com for ordering or inquiries. His wines are produced in limited quantities and distributed through select markets in Seattle, Washington. Don't miss out on this delightful wine.

Parejas Cellars
110 Grandridge
Grandview, WA 98930
www.parejascellars.com

Parejas Cellars is a boutique winery in the Yakima Valley that produces high quality, great value wines all from locally grown vineyards. Parejas Cellars focuses on the Spanish varietals of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell, Albarino, Verdejo,and Garnacha Blanco. The “Wysling” label allows them to make incredibly delicious blends outside of the Spanish focus. Keep tabs on this winery, they are doing interesting things.

Cheers!

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