Wine maker notes

Our 2010 Red Blend begins with strawberry-inflectedaromas with light caramel oak. A wide variety of secondary aromas come from the different grapes in this blend: hints of spice and bramble from Merlot and Zinfandel, and light floral notes from the Grenache, Syrah, and Tempranillo. Pure, jammy fruit forms the core of the flavors on the palate, very similar to the 2009 Grenache-based blend. Grenache lends red cherry fruit flavor, complemented by wild raspberry and pomegranate from the Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Syrah. Hints of savory spices, coffee, white pepper, and cardamom add complexity without distracting from the fruit-forward appeal. Medium-bodied and fleshy, with a touch of fresh acidity and tannin for balance, this approachable, appealing red blend is a sure crowd pleaser.

Technical notes

22% Grenache,17% Petite Sirah, 16% Syrah, 15% Merlot 9% Zinfandel, 8% Tempranillo, 7% Malbec, 4% Barbera 2% Touriga Nacional APPELLATION Paso Robles, California VINTAGE 2010 WINEMAKER Greg Kitchens ALCOHOL 13.5% PH 3.71 TA 0.66 mg/L

Food pairing

Pair this wine with a barbeque chicken pizza, ravioli with marinara sauce, or carne asada soft tacos.