We opened a bottle of Jarhead Red to see how it is progressing.  Our first taste a couple of months ago did not leave us feeling very optimistic!!  However, bottle shock may have been the reason.  After getting our courage back up we decided to give it another try.

Upon opening:  Nose is improving but still not great.

After breathing for 30 minutes:  Kind of smooth on the tongue; drinkable for sure; taste is better than the smell; very dry; light and fruity with a floral scent; easy drinking.

Maybe there is HOPE!  We know that Jarhead Red is probably never going to be anything but passable.  We didn't start with great grapes, and I know from cooking that it's all about the ingredients.  Still, we are hoping for a wine that doesn't make us shudder on a Wednesday night.

After posting this I'm reminded of a cartoon I saw recently.  I think we need to improve our tasting vocabulary so it sounds more important!!