2019 Penedès Negre (Mas Codina)Mas Codina, Penedès Negre, Penedes, Spain 2019 {organic} 40% Merlot, 33% Pinot Noir, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon PLUM & CASSIS, GRAPHITE-LIKE MINERALITY, ENERGETIC Not quite a joven alternative to Mas Codina’s always beautiful Cabernet cuvée, this youthfully assertive gem is aged in oak for three months – just long enough to enhance an impression of polish or finesse without compromising its vitality. Penedès is best known as Cava country, but like Tarragona to its north, has a longstanding love affair with Bordelais varieties, and both Cabernet and Merlot do outstanding work here. Txin txin! Serving Suggestion: Kosher Coney Island hot dog. Catalan pizza w/ zucchini, pine nuts, capsicum, & sun-dried tomato.$11.99 each |