Bordeaux varieties do well in Colorado in most vintages. Mesa Park Vineyards shows what a Bordeaux blend from the state can be with their 2020 Équilibre (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot). This is an impressive, layered and complex wine with considerable depth and nuance. It has a lovely nose of fruit and floral scents with blackberry and red cherry fruits underscored by hints of lilac, herbs and spices. The flavors are ripe and rich, with black and red fruits enhanced by the floral, herb and spice nuances.
Mesa Park Vineyards, Grand Valley (Colorado) 2020
By Wayne Belding