Frogtown Cellars, Lumkin County (Georgia) 2010

This faux Super Tuscan springs from the wickedly clever mind of winemaker Craig Kritzer, proprietor of Frogtown Cellars in Lumpkin County, Georgia, well west of Atlanta in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It’s an eclectic blend of mostly Sangiovese (63 percent), with 29 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and a fairly generous dose (8 percent) of Tannat, a typically tannic grape. It is absolutely delicious, showing a complex palate of red and dark fruit aromas, spice and very firm backbone.  A Platinum award winner at the 2014 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.