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Vintage 2012 Verbiage Rouge, 2013 Viognier, and 2018 Aberration
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Let’s talk about Larry Schaffer. You want to talk about Larry Schaffer? We’re talking about Larry Schaffer.

Larry IS tercero wines. Once upon a time he took the coward’s route, working in the ever stable “music” and “publishing” industries. He soon realized that he desired more from life, more of a challenge. He went back to school, faced down humanity’s age old foe “The Sciences,” and emerged with degrees in both Viticulture and Enology, leading to a promising future in wine.

Now, Larry swears by the Rhône varieties of wine, associated with where else but the Rhône Valley in France. Think Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, and plenty more. He is even a part of the national board of directors for the Rhône advocacy group “Rhône Rangers.” We see what you did there, wine people. And we love it.

Beholder Mourvedre

TASTING NOTES:
Viognier - “On the nose, I am getting a slight floral character (but not overblown), honeysuckle, lemon verbena, a slight herbaceousness and a touch of lime. The palate is quite lively, with refreshing stone fruit and citrus notes, crisp acidity and a medium body. It’s crisp enough to have on its own, but not so crisp that anyone will find it too acidic.” (AbV 13.5%, pH 3.55, TA 6.4 g/L)

Aberration - “Aromatically, there is a crazy brambly just picked raspberry quality that takes center stage, even when served slightly chilled as I prefer it, with some background herbal and smoky notes to help balance out the fruit. On the palate, you’re going to probably get bright raspberry notes, light but noticeable tannins, and a bright, fresh finish.” (AbV 12%, pH 3.55, TA 5.8 g/L)

Verbiage Rouge - “Aromatically, I get rich cherry and blackberry, a nice earthy component to offset this, a touch of leather and a touch of tobacco. In the palate, I get black fruits, cherry cola, a touch of menthol, a hint or licorice and some wonderful acidity. The tannins are fine but noticeable.” (AbV 14.7%, pH 3.65, TA 6.1 g/L)

BLENDS:
Aberration - 40% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 20% Carignane

Verbiage Rouge - 38% Syrah, 31% Grenache, 31% Mourvedre

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Classified as an “aberration,” the Beholder is a creature in Dungeons and Dragons (and adjacent material) that takes the form of a giant fleshy sphere with a mouth and one giant eye. Also, there are several tentacles sprouting from the top, each with their own eye. From each of these eyes, it can cast spells. Think something like Medusa, only the snakes are eyes and each one does something different. It’s really weird.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Turkey day festivities, or any holiday. Particularly the Aberration.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Prescription glasses.

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