Mercury Rising, Another Gem of the Santa Cruz Mountains Appelation
A new tasting room favorite of mine is the Cinnabar Winery tasting room in Saratoga Village. Having tasted their Mercury Rising a number of times, it struck me that it’s not mentioned on VinoForLess. Here we have it.
2005 Mercury Rising
Cinnabar Vineyard & Winery
Where to Buy: Cinnabar Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room on Big Basin Way, Saratoga
Street Price: $19.50
A pleasantly consistent and always drinkable wine, Mercury Rising is a Bordeaux style red that has great berry notes and a subtle peppery aspect. Its varietal nature (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petite Verdot) make it appealing for both seasoned wine lovers and those just venturing into the world of nice red wines. This is definitely a wine to share with friends and one worth breaking open on weekends.
If you enjoy knowing a bit more about the making of your wines, check out the informative tasting notes at Cinnabar’s website. Even better, visit their tasting room. I promise, you’re in for several treats.
~r
Posted: June 4th, 2008 by robonzo under $15 - $19.99, $20 and up, Pinot Noir, Red, varietal.
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Time: August 12, 2008, 2:12 am
[...] to my rescue! You may recognize Cinnabar’s flagship wine, the red Bordeaux blend called Mercury Rising, but you may not have known that they have a white version named (very creatively I might add) [...]
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