Mary Taylor Bordeaux Rouge, 2020

I have read good things about Mary Taylor wines. When I saw this Bordeaux Rouge offered as a wine by the glass at Amical in Traverse City, I was quick to order it.

Very deep and dark. Very black fruited and firm on the palate so I was surprised to learn that no oak was used during maturation. All fruit, "rural" as Mary Taylor puts it.. 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc. A big wine that matches well with an excellent roast lamb entree. I would not immediately peg it as Bordeaux, though, or even New World Merlot/Cab. Blackberry, black pepper and minerals. Good acidity and a medium long finish