Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 37%, Tannat - 33%, Merlot 14%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Syrah 5%, Petite Verdot 3%
Smell: spicy, vanilla
Taste: medium bodied, vanilla
Dryness/Sweetness: medium dry
Food: just tasting
Country/Region: Dobson, North Carolina
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
How much? $11.99
Where'd you try it? At home with friends
Would you drink it again? At least one more time
Extra thoughts: This was a really great Vineyard to visit!
Other reviews:
Shelton Vineyards offered a lot of good information:
History -
Our proprietary Red Table Wine, Madison Lee Red is named for the Shelton’s two grandfathers whose middle names were Madison and Lee. Our goal in producing this wine was to craft a wine that was enjoyable as a sipping red yet hearty enough to hold up to everyday foods. A wonderful uncomplicated red wine that is terrific with pizza, burgers, ribs, wings, or Bar B Q. Madison Lee Red is medium-bodied and very approachable with ripe berry fruit and a hint of vanilla and spice. Cases of 12 bottles available for purchase.
Awards -
2009 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition / Silver Medal
2009 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition / Silver Medal
2008 World Value Wine Challenge / Bronze Medal
2008 North Carolina Commercial Wine Competition / Silver Medal
2008 Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition / Silver Medal
2008 International Eastern Wine Competition / Bronze Medal
2007 NC Commercial Wine Competition / Silver Medal
Florida State Fair International Wine & Grape Juice Competition / Bronze Medal
2006 North Carolina Wine Competition / Silver Medal
The Wine Report Magazine (Winter 2004-2005) / Score of 87
My rating scale works as such:
1. Never Again
2. If someone else bought it
3. I'd keep it in mind
4. At least one more time
5. Going to get another bottle right NOW!
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