MEET THE CONTENDERS

Three wines entered. Now figure out which is which.

Contender A

LE COLOMBIER 2021 — MASSAYA Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

Le Colombier blends 35% Grenache Noir, 35% Cinsault, and 30% Tempranillo into a ripe, concentrated, full-bodied red, with red and black fruit supported by pepper, licorice and supple juiciness.

red berries, black fruit, licorice, black pepper

TASTING NOTES:

HERE’S A HINT

Which glass has the fullest body and boldest flavor intensity?

Contender B

TYRANNOSAURUS dREDGE — DR. EDGE Tasmania, Australia

This lighter-weight blend of 95% Pinot Meunier and 5% Pinot Noir is bright and vivid, with powdery tannins and a savory, spice-edged finish.

pomegranate, tart cherry, earthy spice, clove

TASTING NOTES:

HERE’S A HINT

Which glass has the lightest body and most tart-edged fruit?

Contender C

HEBA — FATTORIA DI MAGLIANO Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy

Made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Syrah, Heba is aged in cement rather than wood. It is medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and smooth, velvety tannins.

red cherry, black cherry, licorice, black pepper

TASTING NOTES:

HERE’S A HINT

Which glass pairs fresh acidity with the smoothest tannins?