After my not so fond reunion with Blackstone Cabernet, I decided it was time to meet up again with the flagship wine that started it all; Blackstone Merlot. Here’s something interesting, the 2007 Blackstone Cab had a synthetic cork but this vintage still has the natural cork. Here goes, aromas earthy, spicy and cherries. First sip and the flavor feels flat and flabby. I do get the berries and oak some fine flavors but it’s still missing that little something. It feels like when you talk to someone you used to be great friends with and now all you can do is make awkward idol chit chat.
At least I found the man that started Blackstone, Derek Benham and discovered the latest wine under his leadership, Mark West. I also now know you can find it at BJ's Wholesale for $7.99 or Total Wine for $8.99, such Wine Chick budget friendly prices.
Chickadee word of the day:
Flabby – wine that is heavy on the palate, caused by a serious deficiency in acidity and subsequently affecting flavor.
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