Lovely aromas of strawberry and blackberry compote, Herbs de Provence and hazelnut liqueur. Flavors of sautéed strawberries with allspice, light veal stock, sage and thyme. Grenache 37%, MourvÚdre 21%, Cinsaut 18%, Counoise 14%, Syrah 10%.
Pair with beef stew with mild mushrooms and fresh herbs, grilled ribeye steak with green peppercorn sauce, macaroni gratin moistened with reserved beef stock.
Black currant and loganberry compote bouquet; in the mouth the wine delivers impressions of freshly picked wild blackberries with complexing elements of graphite shavings and cedar cigar box spice.
An electric, non-traditional blend, Recess Red is Adelaidas signature table wine, representing good value in a medium bodied Red Blend.
The Adelaida Cabernet shows power and style; well-formed, black fruit flavors with a touch of sweet oak.
90 PTS WILFRED WONG. An impressive effort that goes beyond power and extract, the '04 Adelaida Viking Estate Reserve Cabernet sails through the palate with excellent black fruit flavors; long finish.
The petite sirah (6%) was chosen for its contribution of color, flavor and suave tannins.
Red fruit ripeness plus an earthy herb quality; warm and succulent red berry character; savory, black fruited personality.