Enkidu Humbaba Rhone Blend 2017

Rhone Red Blends from Marin County, North Coast, California

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Product Details

Varietal

Rhone Red Blends

Region

Marin County, North Coast, California

Producer

Enkidu

Vintage

2017

Size

750ML

ABV

15.5%

Features

Boutique

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

The Grenache contributes crushed red fruit, while the Mourvedre adds in a touch of leather and earth. Always seeking to produce complex wines, this Humbaba , while still rich and structured, is less about power than it is about the complexity. The signature Syrah that contributes the root and camphor components still reigns supreme. These aromas and flavors are complemented with wild cherry, blueberries, iron, mocha chocolate, garrique, and sassafras.

Enjoy this Humbaba with warm dishes with Middle Eastern/North African spices, especially meats.

Blend: 40% Syrah, 40% Petite Sirah, 15% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre

Enkidu

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The origin or meaning of their name "Enkidu" comes from one of the oldest stories ever recorded: The Epic of Gilgamesh. Written in Sumerian cuneiform nearly 4500 years ago, the story details the life of King Gilgamesh and his best friend Enkidu. Enkidu was a steward of the land and protector of animals, and was created by the gods as a foil to Gilgamesh. Two-thirds deity and one-third human, he embodied strength, passion, and incredible bravery, yet at times showed fear and trepidation of the unknown. Early in his existence, Enkidu was rustic and rough around the edges, and over time he became more cultured and refined. He evolved while staying true to his nature, the same way a grape does as it jouneys from the vine, through the vinification process, to a finished wine. As a winery the winery takes direction from the character of Enkidu, looking inward and adhering to beliefs which guide their efforts. Enkidu works closely with growers who farm conscientiously and take pride in treating the land and vines with respect. They strive to make handcrafted wines of outstanding character that are the result of passion, art, and intelligence, combined with hard work and dedication to their craft.

Rhône Blends

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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.

Marin County Wine

North Coast, California

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Bordered by Napa and Sonoma Valleys to the north and the Golden gate Bridge to the south, most of the region’s vineyards are planted on Marin County’s western side where they are exposed to the moist and cold air of the Pacific Ocean. Varieties like Pinot noir and Chardonnay do well here.

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