Secret Indulgence Emancipation Red Blend 2015
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Emancipation, a California produced Rhone varietal blend, challenges the norms and intrigues from the first sip. This wine is smooth, bright and juicy, yet delicate and refined. Bright red cherry on the front of the palate leads to a briary herbaceous quality on the finish. This blend is palate coating, with a long, lingering finish and structure to pair well with rich foods.
Serve with beef striploin or veal medallions with truffle jus.
Blend: 49% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 11% Petite Sirah, 11% Mourvedre
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend mainly of Grenache and Syrah with some Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre and Mission coming mostly from Paso Robles and Mendocino, the 2015 Emancipation Red has a pale to medium ruby-purple color and sexy, provocative nose of kirsch, raspberry tart and dried roses with touches of Chinese five spice, cracked pepper, sandalwood and earth. Medium to full-bodied, it delivers mouth-filling red berry preserves and spice box flavors with silken tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and perfumed.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The Rhône blend of the estate the 2015 Emancipation California Red and it checks in as a blend of mostly Grenache and Syrah, with the Grenache coming all from Paso Robles. Cherries, strawberries, spice, garrigue and hints of pepper all emerge from this beautifully textured, supple, forward, charming beauty that has considerable character. Drink it over the coming 5-6 years.
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Brightness shines through in this blend of 49% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 11% Petite Sirah, and 11% Mourvèdre from Paso Robles, Contra Costa, Mendocino County, and Lodi. Aged 21 months in stainless steel before additional barrel-aging.
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California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.
While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.
The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.
This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!