Complicated Red Blend 2019
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Aromas of fresh macerated cherries, dried figs, crushed violets, and hazelnut are followed by mouth filling flavors of black cherry, plums, blueberries, and milk chocolate ganache. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with balanced acidity followed by toasty oak on the finish, making it an exceptionally food friendly wine.
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Aromas of cherry bark lead to deep, delicious boysenberry pie with hints of cocoa and briar. The mid-palate brings in violets and cigar leaf, offering a generous mouthfeel to this Rhône-varietal blend. Woodsy notes, red rose, and pomegranate lend a layered array of flavors on the finish.
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With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
A geographic and climatic paradise for grape vines, Monterey is a part of the greater Central Coast AVA and contains within it five smaller sub-appellations, including Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, San Bernabe, Hames Valley and the famous Santa Lucia Highlands. The climate is relatively warm but tempered by cool, coastal winds, allowing the regions in Monterey County an exceptionally long growing season. Bud break often happens two weeks sooner and harvest tends to be two weeks later compared to other surrounding regions.
Monterey’s coastal side, where the cooling ocean fog allows grapes to develop a perfect sugar-acid balance, excels in the production of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Warmer, inland subzones are home to fleshy, concentrated and full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.
Chardonnay, covering about 40% of vineyard acreage, is the most widely planted grape in all of Monterey County.