Definitely cherry, what kind of cherry beats me and a little spicy note of cedar and hint of vanilla and a bunch of plum. Bonterra adds a little Merlot and Syrah to expand it's flavor and texture. Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon is a definite buy again wine and at only $16 Take it from an amateur wine lover. Great Buy! MORE >>

put this stop first because it is definitely my favorite New York winery. We got to meet Amy Cheatle and the staff and tasted some of my favorites and some new reds along with a surprisingly nice Sauvignon Blanc and I must admit a real nice Syrah. Amy talked me into trying the Syrah, a wine not very high on my list of favorites. MORE >>

They are all pretty much blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. These are definite crowd pleasers that won’t break your wallet. These wines are some of the most affordable wine in all of France and are delicious blends with all kinds of comfy flavors that all kinds of people are going to like. promise. MORE >>

of Syrah was very interesting.  A wine (Hermitage) I will definitely be re-visiting. A Sangiovese/Syrah/Cab Franc blend was intriguing and determined to be a great food wine.  While I went away (within Israel) for the sabbath to a friend of the family.  Traditionally, this often includes cake , crackers , and fish."  MORE >>

Also of note, as long as we are discussing Carignan, is that it is the most widely planted grape in France today ( according to winepros.org - bet you didn't know that - I sure didn't). The 2006 Vina Alarba Red, made with 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah saw no oak aging and showed very nice pure fruit. But I found out today. It is in Spain. MORE >>