Intrinsic Red Blend: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Intrinsic Red Blend is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Red Blend, in USA, by Intrinsic. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice and pairs well with Steak, lamb and braised meats.
Michael's take
“Dense blueberry compote, jammy blackberry, hints of sweet tobacco and raw leather, chewy tannins, rich, bold, edgy Washington State power.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Red Blend
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Intrinsic
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Intrinsic Red Blend
- Steak
- lamb
- braised meats
- burgers
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy Intrinsic Red Blend
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Intrinsic Red Blend taste like?
Intrinsic Red Blend is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, cassis, mocha, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Dense blueberry compote, jammy blackberry, hints of sweet tobacco and raw leather, chewy tannins, rich, bold, edgy Washington State power.
What food goes with Intrinsic Red Blend?
Michael pairs Intrinsic Red Blend with Steak, lamb, braised meats and burgers. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and impress-the-guests.
How much does Intrinsic Red Blend cost?
Intrinsic Red Blend falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Red Blend Michael has poured
- Aia Vecchia Lagone$$ · $15–25
- Argiano Non Confunditur$$ · $15–25
- Batzella Digia$$ · $15–25
- Caiarossa IGT Toscana$$$$ · $50+
- Casa Santos Lima Red Blend$ · under $15
- Il Palagio Roxanne Toscana Rosso$$ · $15–25
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