| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Tannat, Vidal, Petit Manseng, Chardonel |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Appellation |
Virginia USA |
| ABV | 12.6% |
| Price | $30.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-04-07 |
Perfect For
Backyard BBQs, Pleasing A Crowd, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Tannat
The Parallax Project ‘What's That?’ Red Wine 2024 Review
This Virginia wine is a success in taming the notoriously tannic Tannat grape. Winemakers Reggie Leonard and Lance Lemon helped calm the tannins by blending the Tannat with small percentages of Vidal Blanc, Petit Manseng, Chardonel. The nose is a handful of earth topped with wild berries and white pepper. On the palate the Tannat brings depth, while the other varieties add brightness and refreshment. The ability to blend these grapes and get this kind of balance is a pretty tall order, and it has absolutely been filled.
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