Reviews & Ratings

2005 Peachy Canyon Red Blends or Varietals "Cirque du Vin"

Winery: Peachy Canyon

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Cirque du Vin"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petite Sirah, 12% Merlot, 10% Syrah, & 9% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $16

Cases produced: 9,700

KWG Score: 85.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: February 13, 2009

Wine Review: This light ruby color wine was one of the best bargains we found at this year’s Boston Wine Expo. As a result we added this wine to our Practical Party Case list. This wine opens with a light cherry bouquet with a touch of vanilla. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, soft, and very easy to drink. It sports pleasant spicy and juicy black raspberry flavors. The finish is dry and its tannins are nicely prolonged. This tasty everyday quaffer is quite a nice wine. We would pair it with shepherd’s pie. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Dark garnet color, beautiful integrated oak, smooth and graceful with herb notes. Textured layers of fruit, earthy, not to heavy but very vibrant at the same time with fine tannins and plenty of plums.

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