I love to flirt. Without a doubt, I’m no good at it. But,
that doesn’t keep me from leaning my shoulder against a wall, winking at a
lovely lady, and asking “How you doin’?” Honestly, I would fail at a women’s
prison on conjugal visit day. Luckily for us, Flirt Red Wine is better at seducing
than I am.
Sourced from some vineyards in Mendocino, Flirt is a blend
of Syrah, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel. Some vintages in the past were made up
with different grapes, but the 2011 contains a tasty blend of those grapes I
listed. One of the things I enjoyed was that one varietal didn’t stand out far
above the others. It was a well-crafted blend that highlights each varietal
equally. Some of the tastes that came through were cherries and plums. I had to
double check to make sure there wasn’t any Sangiovese in this wine because that
was my initial thought. Nope. I was wrong, which only happens once a year. What
are you laughing at!? The cherries and plums give it a fruitiness that could be
misread as sweetness, but it isn’t. It’s just a big bowl of berries in a bottle.
The tasty fruit was enveloped in a slight vanilla flavor which is a
characteristic of using good oak barrels or oak planks. It was a fantastic
finishing touch to this wine. And, speaking of finishing touches, the spiciness
of the Syrah showed itself in the aftertaste. It was like a little kiss at the
end of date. Y’know, so I’ve heard.
Another great thing about Flirt Red Blend is that it doesn’t
cost that much. For under $15, you can get a crowd-pleasing red wine with a nice
label. So pick up a bottle of Flirt on the way to your next soiree. You’ll be the
hit of the party. I’m taking my own advice and bringing one to the next party I’m
invited to. So, if you want to invite me, just say so. Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
See their site at www.flirtwinery.com
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