Wine Tasting - Locatour Red Blend

Name: Locatour Red Blend 

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot

Region: California 

Country: USA

Year: 2020

Price: $14.99

Winery Review: "Low aroma but a very juicy and big taste, has the potential to be good after second or third day of opening. It has a cherry/dark fruit flavor and a dash of vanilla and oak backing". (Wine critic 2020)

Wine Folly: "The world's most popular wine is a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Black that originated in Bordeaux. Wines are concentrated and age-worthy. The rich flavor and high tannin content is Cabernet Sauvignon make is a perfect partner to rich grilled meats, peppery sauces, and dishes with high flavor". (pg. 189 E-book)

"Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It may have originated in the Basque country of Spain but this fact is up for debate. Higher acidity makes it possible to pair Cabernet Franc with tomato based dishes, vinegar based sauces (smoky BBQ, anyone?), or rich black beluga lentils". (pg. 185 E-book)

"Merlot is loved for it's boisterous black cherry flavors, supple tannins, and smoky or chocolaty finish. It's often found in a Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Franc. Merlot tastes grate alongside roasted foods like pork shoulder, roasted mushrooms, or braised short ribs. Try complementing the fruit notes with chimichurri sauce!" (pg.278 E-book)

My Review: To me this was a very bold tasting wine and strong tannins. It was a hard finish and had the face clenching factor as well because of how dry and acidic this wine really was. I taste the black cherry flavor and a strong oak finish. I could not taste as much vanilla has the review above was talking about, but the oak factor was there. This was another big red wine for me and I should have paired it with some good food, but sadly did not. Rate: 6/10. P.S. I was with my aunt for spring break and tasted the wines but forgot to snap a picture, as you can see my aunt in the reflection of the wines had to send me a picture of the ones we tasted at her house.