Aquilini Chasing Rain Red Blend Red Mountain

Came into this with no expectations. According to the bottle this is a blend of 69% Cab, 16% Malbec, 11% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. Dark purple color in the glass with red fruit aromas to go along with some toasty American oak that add some complexity (a complimentary spice/vegetal note). Big and bold with a full body with plenty of tannin, but smooth, balanced and well rounded. Accessible now, should hold for a few years. A nice surprise as …