EMBRAZEN Red Blend 2016
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Audacious in character, this nuanced Red Blend is bright, intense, and perfectly suited for those as bold as their wine. Irreverent hints of mocha and spice lend depth to nuanced layers of ripe red fruit, while silky tannins linger on the palate.
Featuring Josephine Baker - An entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent. Baker refused to perform for segregated audiences in the U.S. and is noted for her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. Baker aided the French Resistance during World War II and was awarded the Croix de guerre.
Blend: 44% Merlot, 26% Syrah, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel, 5% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
EMBRAZEN is more than just a wine brand. It is a call to arms, daring to reclaim her narrative and rewrite history. By celebrating trailblazers of the past, EMBRAZEN illuminates a new way forward, igniting paths to a future where every woman can brazenly revel in the spotlight. So here’s to the women who came before us. And here’s to the women of today. Our power lies in their stories. And it’s time to blow the lid, pop the cork, and roar out a toast.
With a brand like EMBRAZEN, it should be no surprise that its winemaker is a woman. Olivia Teutschel grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains and graduated with a degree in Wine and Viticulture and a Double Concentration in Wine Business and Enology. Olivia is passionate about what EMBRAZEN stands for and is crafting the perfect bold blends that brazen women would be proud to represent.
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!