Winemaker Notes
The 2019 CDP features aromas of raspberry, wild strawberry, and dark cherry. This wine showcases bright, crisp flavors of bramble fruits, blueberry, and Asian spices. The palate is seamless and low in tannins, making this wine easy drinking and perfect for pairing with food.
Pair with pork chops, lamb, sausage, meat-based pastas, and good company!
Blend: Harvest Dates: 60% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 10% Tannat, 8% Mourvèdre
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.
