Peterson Winery Mendo Blendo Red Blend

Tasting notes & discussion 61

Typically $19/bottle from Peterson Winery
Vintage 2013 from Mendocino County
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; IN; KS; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NE; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OR; PA; RI; SC; TX; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
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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.

The Blends

TASTING NOTES:
“Whimsical in name only, this robust wine is seriously delicious. Deep aromas of ripe brambly blackberry are laced with spicy oak, cocoa and a hint of black pepper and roasted herbs. The full, round mouthfeel starts at the entry and carries through to the long finish. A rich blend of dark berries, cherry and pomegranate mingles with traces of rhubarb and dark chocolate as it envelops the palate. Supple tannins and oak notes join in, adding dimension and depth to the wine.” (AbV 14.3%, pH 3.58, TA 0.62 g/100mL)

BARRELS:
25 months in 30% new American oak barrels, 25% 2-year-old French oak barrels, and 55% neutral old barrels.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED MUSIC to listen to in anticipation of this wine:

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Grilled steak, sausage and three-cheese lasagna, or dry rubbed smoked brisket.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
A nice lie on the ground.

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