āAttractive nose of dark plums, walnuts, mocha, dried herbs, and peppercorns. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Savory and flavorful with a racy, peppery finish. Drink or hold.ā
Acoya means āthe desire to have the good things in lifeā. Acoya Red is a bold and lush red blend perfect for everyday enjoyment. The wine offers aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, and raspberry with hints of toast & leather from the oak aging. On the palate, the wine is lush and full-bodied with well-integrated tannins. This is a full-flavored red wine ideal to pair with red meats, poultry, lamb, or steak. Great aging potential.
Specs
Varietal Composition: 90% Petit Syrah, 5% Zinfandel, 5% Petit Verdot
High-Quality Wine Created In California With Love. Each Bottle Is Created To Perfection.
We source the grapes from a network of producers that have been working with us for years with a very clear goal in mind: make wines that deliver incredible quality at a very competitive price.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Iāll skip the intro story. I got a bottle. Letās rat!
I favor redsā¦
I like bold.
I like dark.
This did not disappoint.
This is best described as a bold dark red blend. It is full bodied, full flavored. I refer to this type as āchewyā . It packs a flavor punch. It is dryer more than sweet. It goes well with food (like a meaty BBQ) and would please any red drinker. This is the perfect table red blend to bring to a get-together or serve at a dinner party (not a black tie dinner party, just a group of friends). It wonāt impress anyone if you have wine snob associates, but it is delicious! Perfect price point to grab a case and open anytime, anywhere, with anyone. I donāt see it improving much with time (not that it needs it), so drink now (although it would not hurt to hold onto a few, but why?).
Great price for a punchy bold āchewyā red table wine. Iād recommend a case, and at this price point, no real need to splitā¦just get a case and feel good about that bottle you bring to the summer party!
Over the years the popularity and agreed on spelling for the variety has changed. At various points in time, the wine sold as Petite Syrah and Petit Syrah. But today, the only recognized spelling for the grape is Petite Sirah.
Itās not only the spelling that has changed for Petite Sirah over the years, so has the amount of acres planted to grape. In California, Petite Sirah was at its peak of popularity in 1938 with 7,285 planted acres. The reason so many vineyards were planted to Petite Sirah in the 1930ās was the grape was immensely popular with home winemakers during Prohibition.
While on vacation for a family wedding at the Jersey Shore, I got an email from Alice asking if Iād be around to get a rat bottle for this weekendās offer. After confirming the temporary address, Alice said that they could get it to me the day before the trek home.
Thursday was a cool rainy morning (the only not-perfect day we had at the beach) so it was no problem sticking around the house for the delivery.
The 2018 Acoya Red Blend. Not familiar with the winery - but it arrived in good condition. I stood it up to wait for the afternoon and dinner for a couple of hours.
I popped the cork and poured a glass to let it sit while I sliced some sharp cheddar, crackers and fruit for apps. A dark crimson color with some copper tinges with blackberries, violets and cedar on the nose. A quick sip had cinnamon, berries and dark chocolate notes. I let the glass sit for an hour or so while dinner got put together.
Not a great pairing planned as we were having our last shore meal of grilled grouper, seared tuna, corn and salad. So the meal did not elevate the wine but the wine was enjoyed.
I got blackberries, raspberries and the spice notes with some bramble on the palate. The wine is full bodied with good acids for food but not very complex. Lots of fruit and a heavily floral nose. My wife said it smelled like roses but she doesnāt like that aroma in her wine. Not a perfect match for the food, but it was an easy drinking, fruity wine with a short finish. The last glass of the previous bottle we had was a Walla Walla bordeaux blend with 5% Petit Verdot that is very aromatic - so I was able to pick out the PV in the Acoya. I will admit that I cheated a bit to look up the wine after being stumped on the rest of the blend as it did not come across as a standard Bordeaux. After finding out the rest of the blend, I could now see the other grapeās contribution. The Petite Sirah is very tamed in the blend but the tannins are there on the finish. The Zin brings the acidity which is clear. To me, the wine improves a bit with something to eat throughout a glass to keep the acids in check.
We traveled back yesterday with the bottle corked and in the cooler for the drive back to (now comfortably cool NE Ohio. After unpacking and tackling the lawn, I had another glass on the patio with cheese and crackers. The tannins on the finish were a bit more tamed and the aromas had also relaxed. The fruit remained in the wine and it remained an easy drinking, full bodied blend.
I was expecting it to be a few dollars more per bottle and the $10 case price should make this attractive to drinkers who want a simple patio/barbecue wine that is not too complex and should appeal to casual drinkers not looking to think about whatās in their hands.
Thanks to the agility of Alice and the Casemates team for getting this bottle coast to coast for the rattage!
@pjmartin extra creativity points for using Lenovo Chromebook white as the backdrop for showing the wine color! Looks quite dark and āthickā (probably not an official wine word). But thatās probably what Iād expect from a blend of these varietals.
2018 Acoya Red Blend
91 Points, James Suckling
Tasting Notes
Specs
Whatās Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale online, $228/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Jul 11 - Thursday, Jul 14
2018 Acoya Red Blend
6 bottles for $74.99 $12.50/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $119.99 $10/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
The varietal composition looks interesting. Hopefully weāll hear from some rats on this one.
Iāll skip the intro story. I got a bottle. Letās rat!
. It packs a flavor punch. It is dryer more than sweet. It goes well with food (like a meaty BBQ) and would please any red drinker. This is the perfect table red blend to bring to a get-together or serve at a dinner party (not a black tie dinner party, just a group of friends). It wonāt impress anyone if you have wine snob associates, but it is delicious! Perfect price point to grab a case and open anytime, anywhere, with anyone. I donāt see it improving much with time (not that it needs it), so drink now (although it would not hurt to hold onto a few, but why?).
and feel good about that bottle you bring to the summer party!
I favor redsā¦
I like bold.
I like dark.
This did not disappoint.
This is best described as a bold dark red blend. It is full bodied, full flavored. I refer to this type as āchewyā
Great price for a punchy bold āchewyā red table wine. Iād recommend a case, and at this price point, no real need to splitā¦just get a case
Petit Syrah? Just another way to say tomato?
@kaolis Found an article that stated:
Their link:
Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-topics/wine-educational-questions/grapes-for-wine-making-flavor-characteristics-explained/petite-sirah-wine-grape-flavor-character-history/
@kaolis I think PeterW would spell it durif
While on vacation for a family wedding at the Jersey Shore, I got an email from Alice asking if Iād be around to get a rat bottle for this weekendās offer. After confirming the temporary address, Alice said that they could get it to me the day before the trek home.
Thursday was a cool rainy morning (the only not-perfect day we had at the beach) so it was no problem sticking around the house for the delivery.
The 2018 Acoya Red Blend. Not familiar with the winery - but it arrived in good condition. I stood it up to wait for the afternoon and dinner for a couple of hours.
I popped the cork and poured a glass to let it sit while I sliced some sharp cheddar, crackers and fruit for apps. A dark crimson color with some copper tinges with blackberries, violets and cedar on the nose. A quick sip had cinnamon, berries and dark chocolate notes. I let the glass sit for an hour or so while dinner got put together.
Not a great pairing planned as we were having our last shore meal of grilled grouper, seared tuna, corn and salad. So the meal did not elevate the wine but the wine was enjoyed.
I got blackberries, raspberries and the spice notes with some bramble on the palate. The wine is full bodied with good acids for food but not very complex. Lots of fruit and a heavily floral nose. My wife said it smelled like roses but she doesnāt like that aroma in her wine. Not a perfect match for the food, but it was an easy drinking, fruity wine with a short finish. The last glass of the previous bottle we had was a Walla Walla bordeaux blend with 5% Petit Verdot that is very aromatic - so I was able to pick out the PV in the Acoya. I will admit that I cheated a bit to look up the wine after being stumped on the rest of the blend as it did not come across as a standard Bordeaux. After finding out the rest of the blend, I could now see the other grapeās contribution. The Petite Sirah is very tamed in the blend but the tannins are there on the finish. The Zin brings the acidity which is clear. To me, the wine improves a bit with something to eat throughout a glass to keep the acids in check.
We traveled back yesterday with the bottle corked and in the cooler for the drive back to (now comfortably cool NE Ohio. After unpacking and tackling the lawn, I had another glass on the patio with cheese and crackers. The tannins on the finish were a bit more tamed and the aromas had also relaxed. The fruit remained in the wine and it remained an easy drinking, full bodied blend.
I was expecting it to be a few dollars more per bottle and the $10 case price should make this attractive to drinkers who want a simple patio/barbecue wine that is not too complex and should appeal to casual drinkers not looking to think about whatās in their hands.
Thanks to the agility of Alice and the Casemates team for getting this bottle coast to coast for the rattage!
@pjmartin Rat redirect to beach house? How perfect!
@pjmartin extra creativity points for using Lenovo Chromebook white as the backdrop for showing the wine color! Looks quite dark and āthickā (probably not an official wine word). But thatās probably what Iād expect from a blend of these varietals.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations).
2018 Acoya Red Blend - $30 = 20.00%
In general, how accurate is the estimated delivery date?