Dunham Cellars Three Legged Red 09

2009 Wine Enthusiast - 90 points

Value label from Dunham, blend of Cab, Merlot, and Syrah.

From the winery:

"This wine is tribute to Port, pet and companion of our winemaker Eric Dunham. The story goes something like this..."It was a sunny day in the summer of '94 when I met Port. Outside I heard the distinct sound of an animal in distress. It took only moments to realize what was happening across the field from my house - a very small animal had fallen into harm's way and was being attacked by a Pit Bull.

I ran to the scene, broke up the fight and found that the small animal was a puppy that was very badly injured. Instinctively, I wrapped him up and took him to the veterinarian. I agreed to pay for the emergency surgery and recovery. The puppy had lost a leg, but found a home. With only three legs, and two on the port side, I named him Port, and he is my best friend."

Eric Dunham, winemaker