Ramble Buddha's Dharma Vineyard Carignan 2019
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Fresh, tangy, and lively notes of strawberry and pomegranate. Clean, fresh, and crunchy; bright, long, and balanced.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 Ramble Carignan is lively, bright, and fresh. TASTING NOTES: This wine comes to the table with aromas and flavors of zesty red fruit and a suggestion of dried herbs. Pair it with grilled, thinly-sliced pork chops topped with dried red chile flakes. (Tasted: November 2, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Responsible for some of the most stunning old vine red wine on the planet, Carignan has an amazing capacity to survive dry, arid climates and still produce lovely, mouthwatering wine. In Spain it goes by the name of Mazuelo or Cariñena and while it may have originated there in the province of Aragón, its popularity lies elsewhere, particularly in Languedoc-Roussillon. Somm Secret—Historically Carignan did not enjoy the respect that it does today. In the mid 20th century, Carignan covered nearly 140,000 ha in Algeria, where it was made into low quality bulk and blending wine to supply mass-market demand.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.