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Pleiades XXIV

Sean Thackrey is quite a special wine person. He makes wine because it should taste nice and in this version he use many different grapes. 

 In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of Atlas and thus the wine is said to contain seven grapes (though it might sometimes contain more) and some of the commonly used grapes include Syrah, Barbera, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese and white Viognier. Thackrey does not measure the percentages of the grapes, using what he feels like, tasting and testing as he goes along. It is a nonvintage wine, each release receiving a new Roman numeral.

 The Pleiades have intense flavors, complexity and unique character. They also possess an appealing, earthy gaminess that could remind you of  Burgundy.

Pale red colour, a bit like Burgundy. Delicious nose of red fruit, rose  and gingerbread. Lovely balanced taste dominated by raspberry and spicy cake. 

Pleiades XXIV
California Red Table wine
California
Ca 30usd  
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