Ceretto Langhe Monsordo 2002

My Labour Day treat....I have had this wine a half dozen times and it is a great little drink.... Walks a tight line between new world fruit and old world charm..... which get my 2 thumbs up for value for money. At RM138 retail its the Ceretto Langhe Monsordo 2002 from Piedmont, Italy.... My usual suspects are all out of town and taking a long weekend so i had a good couple of hours to enjoy it and ponder Liverpool's second trophyless season.

A red Bordeaux* blend and a California cabernet with some Nebbiolo in the mix. Dark purple in colour with loads or berry aroma's with a hint of vanilla. Good acidity and structure with a moderate long finish. Modern but still enjoyable.

*(The variety Red Bordeaux Blend implies any blend using any or all of the five traditional Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. As such, this is used worldwide, whether for wines from Bordeaux, Meritages from California and Canada, some Super-Tuscan wines etc.)