Sestain Avennia Red - 2018 (750ml) Fortified and Dessert Wine this Dow is restrained

this Dow is restrained

-Kirk Venge

almost syrupy stone fruit note that comes and goes with each sip

Sweet and tart on the tongue—resembling a light version of ice wine—this easy-drinking seasonal offering works well either warm or chilled

an assortment of ingredients is placed in the upper section of the still and alcohol

Sestain Avennia Red - 2018 (750ml) Fortified and Dessert Wine this Dow is restrainedThis is blended with 17% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, with the fruit coming from top sites Bacchus, Dionysus and Red Willow. Plum aromas are followed by notes of mocha, scorched earth, pink peppercorn, dried leaf and cassis, showing detail and subtlety. The flavors are polished and seamless, with barely a hair out of place. It's loaded with tannins combed to a fine sheen. An extremely long finish caps it off. The balance and intensity are impressive,