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Judge and Jury Sonoma Red Blend 2018

$40.00

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Each year, Judge and Jury's Sonoma County red features a unique set of varieties to showcase the best that North Coast California has to offer. Their 2018 selection includes additions of Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec - all grapes that, together, add harmony and structure to a base of Zinfandel, thus creating a soft, smooth, and supple blend with just the right amount of tannic grip. Enjoy a generous discount on a New World wine that's bound to become your go-to sipper!

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Tech Notes Wine Details
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalRed Blend
Vintage2018
GrapeZinfandel, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
CountryUnited States
AppellationSonoma County
RegionNorth Coast
Alcohol Content14.50%
By Judge and Jury
2018 Red Wine Sonoma County

Vintage Notes
Virtually all great wine-growing regions are situated by water, which has a moderating effect on climatic extremes. With approximately sixty miles of rugged Pacific coastline and the mighty Russian River winding its way inland, Sonoma County is blessed with mild, Mediterranean conditions. The 2018 vintage was near perfect, with warm, sunny days and cool, foggy nights, which allowed for slow, even maturation, optimal flavor development, and ideal sugar to acid balance.

Winemaker Profile
Nancy Walker, a California native, has had the luxury of working as a winemaker in California for over 25 years. Based in Mendocino County, Nancy has traveled throughout the region, visiting growers from Temecula to Portland and from the Shenandoah Valley of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Through her travels, Nancy has developed an appreciation for the regional and local differences that each unique vineyard produces.

Harvest Date
October 2018

Composition
Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

Oak Program
Aged 12 months in 45% new French oak

Taste Profile
This rich and enticing blend opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and plum. The mouthfeel is plush, with bold flavors of sassafras, black pepper, and cherry combined with firm tannins on an extended finish.
[Information provided by J.H.N.]