89: Points
"Best Value"; Wine Spectator
Blend: 64% Merlot
19% Syrah
7% Cabernet Franc
5.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
4.5% Malbec
Total Acidity: 0.54 g/100ml
pH: 3.66
Alcohol: 13.5%
Barrel Aging: 25% new French and American oak for 16 months

2008 Grand EstatesAmitage Red Wine

This complex red exhibits layer flavors of blackberries and plums with a subtle spiciness and silky mouthfeel that leads to a long, elegant finish.