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Phyllis
NV Etta Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore

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Category: Red Hybrid Blend

Date Tasted: 5/19/2023

Country: USA

Alcohol: 12.5%

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88 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

$24

Phyllis
NV Etta Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:

Category: Red Hybrid Blend

Date Tasted: 5/19/2023

Country: USA

Alcohol: 12.5%

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of blackberries roasting in the sun, spice, cocoa, and candied black olive with a velvety, vibrant, dry medium-to-full body and a medium-to-long finish with elements of blackberry, baking spice and cocoa, and tar. Fruity and savory with good depth and complexity; a fun food wine to experiment with pairings, and over delivers for a hybrid.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Spicy & Complex
	Aroma:	blackberries roasting in the sun, spice, cocoa, and candied black olive
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with elements of blackberry, baking spice and cocoa, and tar
	Sweetness:	Fruity
	Enjoy:	Now with food
	Pairing:	Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
	Bottom Line:	Fruity and savory with good depth and complexity; a fun food wine to experiment with pairings, and over delivers for a hybrid.

The Producer

Ikonic Spirits LLC

Their Portfolio

88 •	Phyllis NV Etta Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $24.00.

Red Hybrid Blend

Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass

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