Variety: Chambourcin
Region: Scottsville, Virginia
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Price: $32, on sale for $9.95
Shop Review: This Port-style wine is made from late harvest Chambourcin grapes and fortified with brandy that was distilled from estate grown Chambourcin wine. Tartan embodies cherry flavors, smokey essence and subtle vanilla notes. Tartan is aged in whiskey barrels for 3 years. 18% alcohol. Governor Cup winner.
~ Vintage Cellar
My Review: I found this wine to be pungent. There was a strong licorice or cherry or currant aroma. Yet, it was surprising sweet in taste, but not overly sweet that it overwhelmed you. The most prominent taste in the wine was a cherry flavor. It reminded me of cherry candy, particular the hard cherry candies you can get. There was also a slight vanilla aftertaste which helped balance out the cherry. The balance between the sugary texture and the high alcohol content done well. Otherwise, the wine would have been too hot on the palate.
I tasted this on its own with no food.
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