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Abacela Vintners Blend #8

Excellent value, a full bodied blended red for everyday drinking. abundant blackberry, black currant, cherry and coffee aromas and flavors. The finish is dry and medium bodied with leather, mint, baked berry pie, and vanilla.

The food pairings for this wine are as varied as its component parts but try grilled bratwurst covered with mushrooms sauted in Dijon mustard, fennel, and red wine.