Monday, January 24, 2011

Jed Steele “Blue Franc” Yakima Valley, Washington

Fancy description:
Very much Malbec-like [yes, I went there], with crisp and unpompous fruit, pepper, almond, and cinnamon.

Just like Zweigelt [another Austrian grape], this Austrian based grape is the perfect match for BBQ especially Korean!

For the rest of us:

It wears on the palate like the prefect suit, ready for any occasion!

What the heck is Blue Franc?

Blau Frankisch, literally means “blue grape from France.” Also known as Lemberger, Jed was smart not to use that term for this wine! Limburger cheese [please note the spelling] does not create the most positive of connotations...
Late-ripening red with rich tannins and a pronounced spicy character. The grape is grown across Central Europe, including Austria.

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