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Inkblot by Michael David Winery, Cabernet Franc, Lodi, California.
Grapes Mainly Cabernet Franc, with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah blended in. Facts Have you ever been head-butted in the face by a wine? No? Pour yourself a glass of the Inkblot and you will be! The name should give you a not-so-subtle clue as to what the Michael~David winery are trying to achieve with this juice! With that said, Michael~David aren’t exactly known for their subtle style of winemaking anyway….
jimbassman
To me, it would depend on the quality (and price) of the wine. If I’m paying $8/glass, no big deal, but if I’m paying $20/glass I’d probably even ask them to open a fresh bottle for me. My wife doesn’t drink wine, so by the glass is usually how I drink it in restaurants.
Charles Teaney
Taste it. If it tastes good, no probs. Otherwise ask for a fresh glass just as if the first glass had been corked.
Kris Chislett
…and that’s the funny thing! I’ve never heard someone say: “Hmmmmmm….this tastes like it was poured from a combination of two bottles!!!” It’s only when they SEE it being done that it all of a sudden becomes a problem.
Kris Chislett
Agreed.