Wine review: House Wine 2005
Or yet another reason why the Wine Curmudgeon likes Washington state wine.
This is a well-made, unpretentious red blend (cabernet sauvignon and merlot, with syrah, malbec and cabernet franc for good measure) that is everything so many Napa and Sonoma wines aren't. It's easy to drink, yet also food friendly.
It's a touch pricey at $13, but considering how many decent red blends cost half as much more, that's not a huge problem. Plus, one has to appreciate the humor in both the wine's name and and the winery -- the Magnificent Wine Co.
Serve this at room temperature with hard cheeses (or even cheese puffs). I made chicken in red wine with it, and then served the wine with dinner.
