Raspberry is a popular flavor and fruit that is grown all over the world. Over 200 species of Raspberries can be found in the world, although the common red Raspberry, can be discovered mainly in the United States, New England, and parts of Canada. Scientists are unsure where the Raspberry originated because the fruit is grown on five continents and is one of the most ancient varieties of berries—dating back to 2,000 years. Raspberries are thought to have originated in Asia and are an important fruit in California, Oregan, and parts of the Midwest. The berries are round, and contain small prickly hairs, seeds, and a juicy interior. The fruit includes several varieties, including the black raspberry, yellow raspberries, purple raspberries, and golden raspberries. The fruit is typically planted in the winter and can be easily harvested. Raspberries are fermented and aged for months to create wine that has a sweet tone and slightly sour notes. Red raspberries produce a nice aromatic wine that is not overpowering, and it is great when combined with chocolates, desserts, or mixed with Champagne. Raspberry creates a lovely dessert wine and is also great paired with poultry dishes, such as pork chops.
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DAOU Vineyards Soul of a Lion is made from 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot.
The 2019 Soul of a Lion is a blockbuster vintage that showcases how Bordeaux varieties are remarkably suited to the terroir of DAOU Mountain. This wine explodes from the glass with a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors, including blackberry, blueberry, black currant, dark cherry, sweet tobacco, and licorice. An added floral dimension imparts an integrated sense of elegance and freshness. While full-bodied with ultra-high phenolic levels, this wine maintains its evenness and poise through an extraordinarily long finish. Structured, balanced, and powerful, the 2019 Soul of a Lion will reveal its full magnitude after several years of careful cellaring.
Review:
The 2019 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of free-run Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in 100% new French oak. Opaque ruby in color, it offers aromatic contrast between dark, savory cherry fruit, chargrill and graphite, and top notes of green pepper and rose petals. The palate explodes with detailed flavors and its tannins are already resolved and chocolaty, with seamless acidity and exotic spicy layers emerging on the extended finish. Wow!
-Wine Advocate 97+
J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Petit Verdot 1% Malbec 1% Cabernet Franc.
Dense and soft with elegant layers of black cherry, currants, and toasted pastry.
Delicious with rosemary-seasoned ribeye and garlic roasted potatoes with parsnips and fennel.
Review:
The Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Caber- net Franc grapes in this wine were grown in gravelly, lime-laden soils at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Once drawn in by its immediate perfume of dark chocolate and blueberry preserves as well as its silky, plush, mouth-coating texture, you're treated to waves of milk chocolate covered boysenberry. Nutmeg-dusted cedar and dried violets flash across the palate, leaving behind a slightly chalky finish
-Tasting Panel 93 Points