Winemaker Notes
This wine is an intense, brilliant garnet red color with purple tints. Complex, delicate notes of nutmeg, pepper and black fruit greet the nose. On the palate, the attack is frank with a tight tannic structure. The wine is well-balanced with black fruit aromas (blackberry and blackcurrant). Elegant and refined.
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.
A cooler region precisely between Ventoux and Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, Cotes du Luberon is a source of full-bodied rosés and crisp, herb-driven reds and whites.
SWS899197_2015 Item# 357005