BalBoa, Constrictor, WA 2017

BalBoa, Constrictor, WA 2017 46% Syrah, 29% Petit Verdot, 14% Malbec, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas of black pepper, leather, blackberry, cherry, and espresso. The taste also reveals notes of ripe dark fruits, olives, blueberries, orange zest, and something spicy. Very fine tannins, with an earthy finish. Food pairing: Any Mediterranean meat dishes featuring rosemary, olives, red pepper, and spices. Interesting fact: Balboa Winery is a small boutique winery located in the Walla Walla Valley. Balboa was founded in 2005 with the belief that the Walla Walla Valley is capable of producing some of the best wines in the world, and Balboa proves this with its own example. This winery is part of a class of premium wine producers. They have an incredibly small production, only 220 cases. It seems that precisely because of this, they have a more attentive approach to their craft, resulting in amazing wines of exceptional quality.