Sean P. Sullivan - Washington Wine Report Note: Site has moved to www.northwestwinereport.com

The March Virtual Tasting will be Magnificent Wine Co.'s House Wine 2006. The tasting will take place on Thursday March 26th. House Wine is an interesting blend of 54% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 3% Malbec, and 2% Cab Franc. The wine receives wide distribution and can be found in many grocery stores for the recession friendly price of about ten dollars.

The Magnificent Wine Company is a venture of Charles Smith of K Vintners and Charles Smith Winery. With Smith's iconic black and white label, this wine has been a rocket ship for the winery that many in Washington have tried to emulate.

As usual, I will be opening the bottle about 7pm. This time around I will be posting running notes as I taste the wine and encourage others to do the same. While wine, like revenge, is best served cold (62-65 degrees for red wine), it is also best served with friends so I encourage you to pull some friends together for the tasting.