Variety: Chambourcin
Region: Scottsville, Virginia
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: Regular $32, Sale $9.95
Winery 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.
My Review: Holy alcohol bomb. This port smelled like straight up alcohol, laced with red licorice. However, the taste was incredibly sweet. It tasted a bit like a smoked honey and the cherry hard candy that grandma's somehow never seem to run out of in their purse. This port definitely left a layer of sugar on my tongue, but the sugar helped balance the alcohol. I really liked this port, but probably wouldn't have it again because of the intense sweetness.
I did not taste this wine with food.
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