2020 Alexander Valley Vineyards 'Homestead' Red Blend Alexander Valley

Winemaker Notes:  This dark purple wine has complex aromas of black cherry, spice, plum, cassis, blueberry, oak and vanilla. This is a medium bodied wine with spicy dark fruit flavors of berry, plum, cherry, oak and vanilla. Lush and juicy this wine has beautiful balance and a long structured finish.

Perfect with red meats. Try it with burgers, classic shepherds pie or long slow braised dishes.

Blend: 42% Merlot, 40% Zinfandel, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Grenache, 4% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "Fresh nose with a mixture of redcurrants, blackberries, minerals, roasted chili pepper and cocoa powder. Smooth and polished, with fine tannins seeping into the medium-bodied palate before a long finish. Well-made and quite drinkable. Drink now or hold."


Tasting Panel - "First made in 2009, this wine exhibits full richness from start to finish. Its balance on the palate separates it from the usual players in the red-blend cat- egory. Enjoy its aromas and flavors of blackberry, dried herbs, and lightly toasted nuances with grilled rib eye."