Today is supposed to be the coldest day in almost 200 days for Seattle--sigh. With that said, there are things we can do to overcome the gray skies and bone chilling cold. One of my personal favorites, drink red wine! On days like this, I like to drink reds that are full bodied and velvety--Cab, Merlot and Syrah usually do the trick because they have solid tannin structures, much complexity and fruit driven flavors.
2009--Cusumano Merlot from Sicily, Italy is my pick for the perfect, 'Cold Day Red.' With notes on the nose of truffles, earthy tobacco, blackberries and dark chocolate, this wine may surely win your heart over. You may want to continue smelling the nose before moving onto the palate as it will change and open up with time. Once you decide to move on, the palate is full of ripe blackberries, vanilla, creamy oak and more of that earthy tobacco. This Merlot is dry to the bone with a solid tannin structure that will continue to soften and will also impart new flavors as it ages. The finish is even more dry with persisting vanilla and toasted oak flavors on the palate.
Since this Merlot is from Sicily, it has enough acidity to pair with the richest of foods. Try truffle infused triple cream cheeses, olives and wild boar for an exciting wine and food adventure and don't hesitate to pair with your favorite pasta dish--it will be a hit with this wine. If you feel inspired to try this wine, please feel free to come visit me at Seattle Wine Outlet, the Sodo location or the rest of our lovely staff at Greenlake Wines!
Ciao!
Erin
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