One of a number of wines I received for Christmas was
French Lick Red Table Wine. As a table wine, its jammy flavor works well with some of the simple dishes I make during the week after work.
This wine is clear, un-aged, and has a light purple hue. It has a strong aroma of grape jam, so I was unsurprised to find on the back label that the wine is made from Concord grapes. It has a low acidity and a medium-low alcohol content from what I can taste. The wines body is dominated by its sweetness, which is semi-sweet, and the tannins, which are present, yet far from overwhelming.
The wine is made at the
French Lick Winery in French Lick, Indiana. Despite the odd name,
French Lick and its sister town, West Baden, have a rich history. Its heyday was in the late 1800s and early 1900s, when it was known for its mineral waters and catered to the well-to-do with spas and other amenities, including a casino. Today, French Lick and West Baden are still a destination, but of a different sort with Train Rides, bowling, horseback riding, go karts, hiking, an indoor water park, and of course, a casino. My wife and I have made a few trips to French Lick and while it might not have the glitz of Las Vegas, it also doesn't come with the big price tag.
I've found the 'French Lick Red Table Wine' a refreshing wine. And at the sub $10 price range, this wine offers simple yet pleasant tastes. Overall, given the price range, I'd rate this wine a 70 out of 100.
No comments:
Post a Comment