Copper Belt 2011 Rancher’s Red (Columbia Valley (OR))

Country: US / Rancher’s
Variety: Red Blend Oregon
Winery: Copper Belt / Columbia Valley (OR)

The blend is 40% Syrah and 20% each Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. It’s difficult to find a focus here. Scents of breakfast tea and a lingering sour-candy fruit flavor are dominant, with fairly astringent tannins closing it down. Drink up.