The Wine: 2008 Hey Mambo Sultry Red
The Price: $10.99 at Safeway (marked down from $15.49).
I don't normally do this, but I purchased the wine for this review based on the label. I know, I'm a sucker. But I liked the simplicity of the label and the fun spirit that it embodies.
I like the attitude that the winery displays on both their website and their bottle. They seem like a fun-loving and spirited group. The kind of people I could see hanging out with.
The wine is a blend of Syrah, Barbera, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Malbec, and Alicante Bouchet grapes. The bottle was stopped with a natural cork, and decanted 30 minutes before tasting.
The wine is a deep ruby color. It has aromas of cherry, blackberry and tobacco. It has flavors of cherry and cranberry with a pepper finish. It's a very good, very fun wine. I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
2 comments:
There are a few wines I've wanted to try just because of the label! Happy to know someone that knows wine actually does this sometimes.
This is a fun wine. Had it at Fireworks Restaurant in Brattleboro, Vt. Came home and bought a case. I like the label, the attitde, the review and it pairs so well with Irtalian foods.
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