Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food
April 9, 2024
20-Buck Bottle: A red blend made by partners in crime
A well-balanced, full-bodied, and food flexible wine
by Anita Skogland
2020 Newsprint Red Blend, Guardian Cellars, Columbia Valley, Washington
Available at: Prime Fish Cellars, Cotswold
Price: $22
On the Nose: A blend of spices, dark fruit jam, vanilla, black cherry
On the Palate: Well-integrated tannin, hint of oak, blackberry, mocha, lively
On the Plate: Burgers, black bean casserole, sausages, pork chops, beet salad
Our Take: Well-balanced, full-bodied, but still food flexible. Made from a Bordeaux blend of grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Fun Facts: Winemaker Jerry Riener was a police officer with a degree in chemistry. He loved working on farms and driving heavy equipment. He was a regular volunteer at local wineries. His wife-to-be Jennifer was a reporter in Seattle who was covering a case that was assigned to Jerry. After losing mutual distrust of each other, they married, started a winery. They have two daughters – partners in crime and wine.
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