Decent Washington Red

Another bottle I received as a Christmas gift, this one from my sister in Seattle. Townshend Vortex Red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. This wine is a bit rough around the edges, but mellows out a bit after it's allowed to breathe for an hour or two. Medium-bodied, not much nose, a distinct flavor of oak, but not complex and a bit one-dimensional. Not a bad wine, but nothing special. Might show better with food. I'd give this wine a 2.5/5 on my value scale. Worth trying.