2022 Peirano Estate 'Illusion' Red Blend Lodi

Winemaker Notes: The wine exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with a perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of opulent blackberry and raspberry compote, boysenberry jam, cranberries and light baking spices. The palate explodes with mouth filling dense, rich blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries and raspberries. The long, seductive finish is filled with rich chocolate truffles, coffee and oak with firm, round, yet supple mouth filling tannins.

This wine is a big winner for Peirano Estate Vineyards!! This collaboration between 4th generation winemaker Lance Randolph and his youngest daughter, 5th generation Alexis Randolph, is the best of “old-school winemaking” and “new-school winemaking!!” The results in this bottle, we think, accents the best of both generations of winemaking styles.

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Wine Enthusiast - "This wine is concentrated, with aromas of red currant compote, dark plum, simmering spices and toasty oak. The flavors include blackberry, black currant confiture, maple and dried fennel, intertwined with orange zest, chicory, shaved dark chocolate, grippy tannins and a dry, long finish. Decant and pair with grilled meats. Best Buy." (TP 10.24)