Pale to medium ruby colored with medium viscosity (13% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of black cherry, pomegranate, acai berry, white pepper, chocolate licorice, orange peel and kirsch. The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity, a medium (-) body and medium tannins. Flavors of acai berry, red and black cherry, pomegranate along with white pepper and orange peel. The fruit is somewhat tart, perhaps the acidity is driving the bus? The finish is medium in length and tart, but refreshing. This wine has a light structure but a piercing personality. It’s a conundrum that I am enjoying. I picked it to pair with Jerk Lamb, something with spice is a difficult pairing for reds but I feel the higher acidity of this grape with the lower tannins might work. 90 points for this $19 bottle makes it a 5 star wine to drink till 2028. Salut….
Kobal ‘Roots’ Blaufrankisch 2022, Podravje, Slovenia
28 Sunday Jul 2024
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