Markus Wine, Domo Carignane Lodi 2018

90 points Wine Enthusiast
"Red currants and strawberries flood the palate as this rich and broad-textured blend of Carignan, Merlot and Zinfandel fills the mouth with supple ripeness. It's rounded and welcoming and plenty fruity." Jim Gordon

Vinous Reverie Notes
As you look at this wine in the glass you will see your fingers through a delightful ruby red hue. This Markus Wine Co blend provides lots of sour cherry and red plum in and does so in a very pleasing dry style. Despite this wine’s light color in the glass is a surprisingly full-bodied experience with just enough tannins to support the combination of cedar and cigar box with a lengthy finish on the palate. Carignane grape naturally retains good balance of acidity even with the fruit is fully ripe. This acidity of the Carignane along with the Merlot and Zinfandel make for a very food friendly wine that provides a wide range of uncomplicated food pairing. The winemaker makes a couple of suggestions of pairing with any roasted bird, such as duck in plum sauce.