Peterson Tollini Vineyard Mixed Reds

Tasting notes & discussion 75

Typically $18 - $20/bottle from Peterson Winery
Vintage 2015 for all three from Redwood Valley in Mendocino
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About Peterson Winery
For 30 years, Fred Peterson, and eventually his son Jamie, have been producing wine in Dry Creek Valley. With an old-world winemaking philosophy and strong desire to farm sustainably, the Petersons utilize “Zero Manipulation” techniques, with minimal tech and maximum care. Don’t take maximum care to mean intense care, though, as Zero Manipulation favors simultaneously the most gentle and traditional practices possible so that the flavors, aromatics and texture are natural and true to their roots.

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TASTING NOTES:
Barbera - “The intense, concentrated flavors, bathed in buoyant acidity, fill the palate with juicy red fruit. Think dried cherry, rhubarb, pomegranate and bright raspberry merged with traces of plum, blackberry, violet, caramel and earthy oak. So much going on in this hearty beast, but just sip away and enjoy!” (AbV 13.9%, pH 3.30, TA 0.78 g/100mL)

Zero Manipulation - “Aromas of fresh black cherry, brambly blackberry and dried strawberry are threaded with hints of mineral and earthen notes. Rich, dark, slightly chewy flavors create a robust yet easy sipping wine. A luscious mix of cherry, black raspberry and coffee merge with just the right balance of oak and tannins. As this Rhone-style blend lingers on the palate, you’ll wonder if you are enjoying a wine at twice the price.” (AbV 14.8%, pH 3.55, TA 0.67 g/100mL)

Mendo Blendo - “The nose offers aromas of fresh-squeezed black raspberry laced with toasted oak and traces of leather. A tantalizing, juicy blend of plum, dried strawberry and blackberry mix with subtle autumn spices and black pepper. A bright essence appears mid-palate adding to the playful effect of the wine. Gentle tannins and oak notes exposed in the long finish reveal the underlying structure that perfectly balances the luscious flavors.” (AbV 15.2%, pH 3.60, TA 0.65 g/100mL)

BARRELS:
27 months in neutral oak for the Barbera and Zero Manipulation. 27 months in 20% new American oak, 20% two-year old French oak, and 60% neutral oak for the Mendo Blendo.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Some very detailed recommendations were given for each. Check out the discussion and specifications for more details on those.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Honestly, you could probably create a whole MATRIX to figure out ideal pairings, you know?

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