Trefethen Dragon's Tooth Red Blend 2015
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Dragon’s Tooth is wonderful with all manner of beasts. Some favorites are roast beef, grilled steak or roasted lamb. The wine also shines with charcuterie, rich cheddar cheeses and cassoulet.
Blend: 66% Malbec, 20% Petit Verdot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon
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James Suckling
Dust, brambles, blackberries, resin, ivy, wet earth and bark. The tannins are really juicy to this wine and are the real attraction along with the surprisingly fresh acidity and mineral, edgy finish. Mealy and meaty. A blend of malbec, petit verdot and cabernet sauvignon. Drink now or hold.
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