Two Jakes of Diamonds Aspects Red Blend

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Typically $30/bottle from Two Jakes of Diamonds
Vintage 2013 from Lake County
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About Two Jakes of Diamonds
There must always be a Jacob S. Stephens… or at least, that seems to be the mantra of the family behind Two Jakes of Diamonds Winery in Lake County. Founded by Jacob S. Stephens and his son, Jake II, they focus on top quality grapes with low yield, partially a consequence of the rough soil and elevation of their region. However, they boast that their site allows them to grow fruit comparable and sometimes superior to Napa at a fraction of the cost of land. Currently under Jake III’s supervision, the winery continues to be a success, providing wines of intense fruit, color, minerality, and energy.

Aspecto Patronum

TASTING NOTES:
“…the most remarkable Merlot in the State of California, resembling more a classic Pomerol’s density, depth and masculine tannins, though imparting an unctuous feminine texture… Of [the Cabernet clones], Clone 15 is the most complete: richest in cassis fruit and most structurally solid. Clone 4 is lighter and is characterized by bright cherry aromatics coupled to firm, broad, approachable tannins. A splash of Cabernet Franc imparts high-pitched white cherry and cinnamon notes and a steely backbone to the structure.” (AbV 14.9%, pH 3.78, TA 7.0 g/L, 25.6° Brix at harvest)

BARRELS
66 months in neutral French oak.

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Expecto Patronum is probably one of the most well known spells from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise. When cast, a protector spirit, usually in the form of an animal, is summoned to the defense of the caster. Phrase basically translates to “I await a guardian.”

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Veal chop, wild mushrooms or an exotic cheese.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Venison?

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