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Downey’s Estate Winery Red Currant
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Date added;:	08.Oct.2007
Author :	Michael Pinkus - Grape Guy

Description Is it a red? Is it a white? Maybe a rose? Nope, this is Red Currant wine and it’s something unique to Downey’s. I had never tasted a red currant in my life, so I had no idea what to expect from this wine, nor had most of the tasting circle. Great colour leads this one off – it shimmers in the glass and in the bottle – it has the colour of raw salmon. A touch of sweetness on the palate makes this an ideal match with all kinds of interesting dishes. One of the comments made: “You think it’s going to be tart like cranberry but it surprises you.” The light flavour matches the colour and is very easy sipping. As to the question of what a red current wine smells like? Like red currants obviously – although none of us would have been able to pick that one out blind. If you’re looking for a great fruit wine that will match with so many dishes without being over-powering – red currant is you answer. Instead of grabbing your typical rose try this change from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Cheers.

Notes Available at the winery only.

Varietal / Grape Red Currants

Region North Toronto

Winery Downey's Estate Winery

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