WineSmith Majestic Red Mix

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Typically $40 - $60/bottle from WineSmith Wines
Vintage 2014 - 2019 from various California counties
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; IN; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NE; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; RI; SC; SD; TX; VA; VT; WA; WI; WV; WY
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“Through WineSmith’s four decades, we have forged lasting relationships with dedicated growers who share our commitment to living soil, vine balance, sustainable farming and correct ripeness. We work with a large and growing band of colleagues throughout the world who share the philosophy of excellence articulated in Postmodern Winemaking, Rethinking the Modern Science of an Ancient Craft – a school of cuisine that utilizes tools old and new to allow nature to work its magic.“

Majestic and Meticulous

TASTING NOTES:
Meritage - “We vinified the field blend without sulfites, stabilized the structure with discreet doses of oxygen, barreled down in neutral wood and ignored it for more than five years where a complex microbial equilibrium was established. What emerged is an indescribably alluring wine that seductively pulls you into the glass. The organic practices impart a minerally palate energy to the finish.” (AbV 12.8%, pH 3.80, 61% Merlot 19% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Petit Verdot 5% Malbec 3% Cabernet Franc)

Norton - “Though rarely planted in California, Clarksburg’s long, warm summers are perfect for developing full ripe flavors and softening its considerable acidity. Its deep purple color, rich blueberry flavor and dense yet incredibly soft tannins have great curb appeal. This is Clark’s wife RuthE.’s favorite WineSmith offering.” (AbV 12.9%, pH 3.78, TA 7.1 g/L)

Zinfandel - “Intense raspberries with oak toast accents lead to explosive fruit in the mouth, stylish texture and a long, minerally finish unmarred by alcohol. You just want to hug yourself. Classy stuff. Unlike most “clown-style” impact Zins on the market today, this wine will age wonderfully for several decades, acquiring in the process some sexy aromatics like old Riesling does.” (AbV 13.8%, pH 3.45, TA 5.9 g/L)

Petite Verdot - “…dense, oily tannins support seductive aromas of cassis, licorice and tar. The wine is somehow both understated and
powerfully seductive, like the roll of a timpani that you feel more than hear.“ (AbV 13.14%, pH 3.80)

BARRELS:
Meritage spent 57 months in 20-year old neutral French oak. Norton spent 18 months in 20-year old neutral French oak. Zinfandel spent 16 months in neutral French oak. Petit Verdot spent 29 months in neutral French oak.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Meritage with steak porcini, ripe époisse cheese or duck fois gras. Norton with barbecue. Zinfandel with grilled sausages, rigatoni with a pancetta/gorgonzola sauce, or Tornadoes Chateau Figeac. Petite Verdot with grilled rib steak or duck breast.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
There is no “OR,” WineSmith took the time to give all these recommendations and these tasting videos (see in the discussion), and you’re gonna take ‘em!

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