Mouth-filling and serious. The perfect love child of New World fruit and Old World technique. Look out for blueberries, cocoa, black plums & pencil shavings
Drink this with
Steak that drips onto your plate
Ribs you're eating with your bare hands
Nothing, because power is all the nourishment you need
the perfect wine for
discussing whether carnivore is a health diet
Taking to Sunday lunch at your in-laws because you'll need it
when comfort food is just your diet now
Watching someone argue that landlords 'work hard' for their money.
Thanksgiving dinner, when your uncle starts talking about 'real Americans.'
When your boomer dad claims he 'could retire at 30 too if he just worked hard enough.'
technicalities
This is a Right Bank Bordeaux-style Blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. It was sourced from vineyards in Alexander Valley, known for producing reds with rich fruit flavors and balanced tannins in a more old-world style of winemaking than Napa.
The grapes underwent an extended maceration process, followed by aging in 100% second-use French oak for 17 months.
This blend presents aromas of blackcurrant and plum, with subtle hints of cocoa and pencil shavings. The palate is full-bodied, showcasing dark fruit flavors, well-integrated tannins, and a lingering finish. It is a powerful and elegant wine.
Varietals: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot
Region: Alexander Valley (Sonoma)
Alcohol: 14.9%
Body: Pronounced
Acidity: Medium +
Farming: Traditional
Oak: 17 months in 2nd use French Oak
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This wine was made by Matt Praetzel
He worked in amazing places like Barefoot and Flagship Wines.
This is what he has to say about it
Matt is a négociant, which can mean many things in the wine world but in his case it means he's a wine scout and master blender. He maintains relationships with mom and pop winemakers who make good stuff, then goes through a mental map of what resources he has at his disposal to make the wines even more beautiful. Then he does that.
He loves wines in the style of Bordeaux, and tells us that this one smells like cocoa.
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Testimonials
Fresh and delightful! We had this at a bay side BBQ surrounded by friends and this bottle made everything better. It’s crisp and refreshing, I will be ordering again!
— Liz R.
This trio of wines is a must-have for dinner parties. We enjoyed learning about the origin story while tasting throughout the night. The bubbly chardonnay was a group favorite. Looking forward to ordering again!
