Oxte- The Silence
Oxte- The Silence
GRAPES: 40% Tempranillo, 25% Syrah, 25% Garnacha (Grenache) 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINTAGE: 2019
REGION: Carinena, Spain
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.5%
PRICE: $5.99
Now that the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are finally below 90, it’s finally starting to feel like fall in Nashville. Go ahead and call me basic, but I’ve been burning my fall candle collection since September 1.
Cooler weather calls for red wine and this week we are going to taste Oxte- The Silence, which is a red blend from Carinena, Spain. It’s a relatively young wine, 2019 vintage, so I was excited to experience the layers of flavors.
I poured myself a pretty hefty glass, I know, such a surprise. After swirling it around for a bit, I decided it would be best to let the wine breathe before I started tasting.
TASTING NOTES:
Classic Cork
Cherry notes on the nose and black cherry and spice ( cinnamon/pepper) on the palate
Overall, nicely balanced wine; relatively smooth
Subtle sweetness on the palate
Falls on the bolder end of the spectrum
Dry finish
Verdict:
If you are a cherry enthusiast, this wine is for you. However, it fell a little flat. While the $5.99 price point is certainly enticing, there are so many options at Trader Joe’s that I enjoy much more than this bottle.
Until Next Time!