Carlos Torano Exodus Gold 1959 BFC and Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin 2008: Pairing

The Cigar

Carlos Torano Exodus Gold 1959 BFC

Wrapper: Habana 2000

Fillers: Dominican, Honduran, Mexican, Nicaraguan, and Costa Rican

Size: 6 x 60 box press

Taste Profile: fine black pepper spice and soil earthy tones off the light.  As the smoke continues the soil earthy tones are medium-full; the wood reminds me of toasted oak; the spice continues but not as strong as off the light,

The Wine

Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin 2008

Gnarlyhead.com

Gnarly Head Cellars

Manteca, California, USA

14.5% abv

$7.60 a bottle

I have had this bottle floating around for a while so it is time to do a review. 

Appearance: deep garnet body with a purple edge

Aroma: dark berries, nice spice box … dry green spice with a dash of pepper

Flavors: black current, boysenberry, plum, oak on the mid and late, toasted vanilla, hint of roasted marshmallow, black licorice, nice earthy tone, dash of pepper on the finish

Mouthfeel: earthy feel, the dark berries coat the palate, light bitterness on mid and late, semi-smooth feel, medium-full body,

To the Point: this is proof you can get a good tasting wine for under 10 bucks, I enjoyed this wine, I would buy this again, a good medium-full bodied wine to have at your next party for those who enjoy a red wine with some body. 

The Pairing

These two were very good together.  They really mirror one another in their taste profile and body.  The earthy tones and wood notes just mingled together like good old friends.  This was a good medium-full bodied experience.  The dark berries of the wine just shined with each sip of the wine and each puff of the cigar.