Winemaker Notes
Dark cherry red with garnet tones in color. The nose expresses immense aromatic intensity with the presence of ripe red fruit combined with roasted tones. The wine is full bodied and enveloping on the palate and shows very good acidity and round tannins. Long and persistent finish.
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.
