2020 MERLOT/SYRAH RED BLEND | MENDOCINO
2020 MERLOT/SYRAH RED BLEND | MENDOCINO
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A medium-plus bodied blend with 65% Merlot / 35% Syrah, this wine is sourced entirely from a single sustainably-farmed family vineyard nestled along the Russian River. With notes of blackberry jam, cherries, and dried herbs, you’ll keep coming back until it’s gone.
It’s meant to be versatile and enjoyable whether pairing with red meat off the grill or sipped around a fire.
Our first Collaboration Series is with Ian Devereux White, owner of Smith Devereux Winery in Napa Valley. Smith Devereux is a small, boots on the ground winery that farms sustainably and strives for balance and complexity in their wines. They focus on featuring the subtle and unique flavors of the vineyard and grapes, keeping things down to earth, and welcoming everyone into an industry that is often viewed as exclusive.
In Ian’s words, “every wine tells a story,” and we’re so honored to have him as part of ours.
Learn More about the Blend
Imagine towering coastal redwoods wrapped around rolling vineyards, with nearby rocky cliffs crashing dramatically into the Pacific. Wild and untamed, Mendocino, the greenest of California’s wine regions, may well be its most beautiful. Over the years, it has attracted artists and free-thinkers, leading to a small town, laid-back culture with many more independent cafés than chain restaurants. A tour through Mendocino is an unplug and unwind trip, a far cry from the massive commercial estates two hours south in Napa Valley.
It’s not surprising, then, that Mendocino is home to some of the nation’s most progressive winemakers who have perfected sustainable and organic vineyard management and winemaking techniques. Ian Devereux White, founder of Smith Devereux, has developed a decade-long friendship and partnership with the owner and farmer of one of these vineyards. The Merlot and Syrah grapes for this Red Blend come from that vineyard, nestled along the Russian River, and as the “Collaboration Series” name suggests, we worked closely together in crafting the final product.
Tasting Notes: Bright Cherry, Blackberry Jam, Dried Herbs, White Pepper
Recommended Pairings: BBQ Ribs, Smoked Chicken, Panzanella Salad
Technical Details
Body:
Medium-Plus
Varietal:
65% Merlot, 35% Syrah
Appellation:
Mendocino
Harvest:
Hand-picked at Daybreak
Alcohol by Volume:
14.6%
Residual Sugar:
0.35%
TA:
5.6 g/L
pH:
3.93
