Winemaker Notes
Fruit forward notes of plum and cranberry. On the palate, Rainer cherry, raspberry and bright acids. Medium finish, lingering fruit with notes of coffee and mocha.
Blend: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
The warmest part of the greater San Benito AVA, but cooler than the Central Valley, the Paicines appellation excels in the production of concentrated and high-quality, red Bordeaux varietal wines and blends.