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riba_rambles posted in her blog about a winery that was offering a free bottle of wine to folks of drinking age who could prove they had an active blog. The winery was Mankas Hills Vineyards of St. Helena, California, and the wine they offered was their Cabernet-Merlot, Amelie (2004).
Well, since I live in Illinois, I am able to receive alcoholic beverages through the mails. I emailed the winery, got a response, and a couple of weeks later received my bottle of wine. I like wine, but am by no means an expert. I will say, however, that I've really enjoyed it. I like Cabernet-Merlot blends anyway, and this one has what I consider depth--a nice, full flavor with no sting or astringent weediness--and mellowness. I am judging against the wines I usually drink, Rosemount Estates, Gallo of Sonoma, and other wines, usually Californian and Aussie, which fall into the $10-18 range. The Amelie 2004 hits the middle of this price range, and is, I feel, a superior wine by comparison. A truly pleasant drinking experience. I like it enough that I'm likely going to spring for the winery's sampler case, which is on special this month.
Unfortunately, according to their blog, Mankas Valley has hit their limit for this promotion.
In any event, a good wine.
EDIT: Mankas Hills specializes in cabernet sauvignons.
riba_rambles posted in her blog about a winery that was offering a free bottle of wine to folks of drinking age who could prove they had an active blog. The winery was Mankas Hills Vineyards of St. Helena, California, and the wine they offered was their Cabernet-Merlot, Amelie (2004).Well, since I live in Illinois, I am able to receive alcoholic beverages through the mails. I emailed the winery, got a response, and a couple of weeks later received my bottle of wine. I like wine, but am by no means an expert. I will say, however, that I've really enjoyed it. I like Cabernet-Merlot blends anyway, and this one has what I consider depth--a nice, full flavor with no sting or astringent weediness--and mellowness. I am judging against the wines I usually drink, Rosemount Estates, Gallo of Sonoma, and other wines, usually Californian and Aussie, which fall into the $10-18 range. The Amelie 2004 hits the middle of this price range, and is, I feel, a superior wine by comparison. A truly pleasant drinking experience. I like it enough that I'm likely going to spring for the winery's sampler case, which is on special this month.
Unfortunately, according to their blog, Mankas Valley has hit their limit for this promotion.
In any event, a good wine.
EDIT: Mankas Hills specializes in cabernet sauvignons.
