Thursday, May 1, 2008

Hedges CMS Red 2006


This wine was very inexpensive (~$10) and highly praised at Piccadilly near the library in Champaign. It is from the Columbia Valley in Washington state, which is a region from which I don't think I've ever tried wine. It's another blend of reds - 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 4% Syrah (hence, C.M.S.). As a fan of red wine blends, I must say this is one of the best I have tasted. It's very bright and flavorful, with berries that cut right through, and yet it's still incredibly smooth with a wonderful lingering finish. Even though I'm not much of a wine connoisseur, I have to recommend this very highly, especially given its price.

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