Prelude Red Wine

Cahors Red Blend

Prelude Prelude Red Wine is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Cahors region, known for its exceptional terroir. This wine boasts a medium to full body, offering a satisfying mouthfeel that invites you to savor each sip. Its acidity is bright and lively, balancing the rich flavors beautifully. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious dark fruit notes that dominate the palate. The tannins are well-structured, providing a firm backbone that adds complexity to the wine. With its dry character, Prelude Prelude Red Wine is the perfect companion for hearty dishes or casual gatherings, reflecting both the charm of its origin and the artistry of its craftsmanship.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Earth

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Cahors

Southwestern France's Cahors region is known for its deep, dark red wines of the same name. This small town on the Lot River is the original home of the Malbec grape, which tastes very different from its modern Argentinean cousins. In Cahors, this juicy grape is known as Côt, and makes leaner and drier wines than New World examples. Expect earthy flavors of dried leaves and cocoa, firm tannins and such a concentration of color (and polyphenols) that Cahors is sometimes known as "black wine." While the majority of Cahors is single-varietal, sometimes Merlot and/or Tannat are blended in. Aged in oak, these wines exhibit intense flavors of dark berry and spice.

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