2022 Painted Fields Curse of Knowledge Cabernet Sauvignon, Sierra Foothills

94 Points, Tasting Panel Magazine

Curse of Knowledge strives to change perceptions of Sierra Foothills wine. Our high-quality, well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon is created by blending Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It shows an intense ruby color that will captivate your senses, along with a sensational bouquet of dried violet, black cherry, fresh herbs, and cocoa powder. The velvety tannins create a generous and round, balanced mid-palate, followed by a lingering finish of dark berries and black licorice. Enjoy now to experience the brightness of the wine, or age it in your cellar to enhance its flavors.

Specs

• Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
• Vineyards: Andis Estate, Rancho Victoria, Twin Oaks Vineyard, Hawk Creek Vineyard
• Harvest Date: From September 14 to October 25
• Soils/Elevation: Granitic, Sandy Loam, and Volcanic, Between 1500 ft to 3200 ft
• Fermentation: 16 to 21 days in open top fermenters with AM/PM pump over
• Aging: 14 months in French Oak Barrels, 25% New
• Cases: 5500
• RS: 0.3 g/L
• pH: 3.78
• Alcohol: 14.4%

2022 Painted Fields Sierra Côtes Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre, Sierra Foothills

90 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Sierra Côtes, meaning the “Slopes of Sierra,” is an excellent representation of the mountain fruit cultivated throughout our wine region. The region experiences hot days and cooler nights, creating a perfect Mediterranean microclimate for delicate Rhone-style grapes like Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. This climate allows the grapes to ripen ideally on the vine while retaining their acidity. The wine exhibits spicy notes of licorice, nutmeg, and crushed granite alongside a juicy yet briskly balanced flavor marked by a mineral lift.

Specs

• Blend: 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre
• Vineyards: Andis Estate, Rancho Victoria, Starfield, Bailey, Kapela
• Harvest Date: From September 2 to October 8
• Soils / Elevation: Granitic, Sandy Loam, and Volcanic Between 1400 ft & 3200 ft
• Fermentation 16 days in open top fermenters with AM/PM pump over
• Aging: 14 months in French Oak Barrels, 25% NEW
• Cases 1110
• RS 0.3 g/L
• pH 3.81
• Alcohol: 14.0%

2022 Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills

92 Points, Wine Spectator

The wine is a tribute to the farmers who have held on to Zinfandel vineyards for decades and, in some cases, for over a century. The wine is made from various old vineyards in the Sierra Foothills region, carefully selected to create an elegant red wine similar to the ones produced in the early days before Zinfandel became a jammy fruit bomb. It is a well-balanced, layered, and seamless wine that offers tons of fresh blackberry and raspberry flavors with a bracing texture of fine-grained tannins and bright acidity.

Specs

• Blend 90% Zinfandel, 5% Barbera & 5% Petite Sirah
• Vineyards: Andis Estate, Old Massoni Ranch, Renwood Ranch, Di Stasio, Esola Vineyard
• Harvest Date: From September 2 to October 8
• Soils / Elevation: Granitic, and Sandy Loam, Between 1400 ft & 1800 ft
• Fermentation: 16 days in open top fermenters with AM/PM pump over
• Aging: 14 months in French Oak Barrels, 25% NEW
• Cases 2209
• RS 1.2 g/L
• pH 3.75
• Alcohol: 14.6%

What’s Included

6-bottles:

• 2x - 2022 Painted Fields Curse of Knowledge Cabernet Sauvignon, Sierra Foothills
• 2x - 2022 Painted Fields Sierra Côtes Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre, Sierra Foothills
• 2x - 2022 Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills

Case:

• 4x - 2022 Painted Fields Curse of Knowledge Cabernet Sauvignon, Sierra Foothills
• 4x - 2022 Painted Fields Sierra Côtes Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre, Sierra Foothills
• 4x - 2022 Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills

Price Comparison

$400.00/Case for 4x 2022 Painted Fields Curse of Knowledge Cabernet Sauvignon, Sierra Foothills + 4x 2022 Painted Fields Sierra Côtes Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre, Sierra Foothills + 4x 2022 Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills at Andis Wines

About The Winery

• Painted Fields Wines

Painted Fields is an expression of the hard work behind Andis Wines critically acclaimed winemaking team, led by consultants Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky; in partnership with viticulturist and winemaker, Mark Fowler and Lorenzo Muslia. All with one mission in mind. To craft unique wines that cultivate a distinct sense of place. A tribute to the land’s heritage and the visionary grape growers who originally planted roots on the diverse soils of the Sierra Foothills. All our wines are Estate Produced and Bottled.

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Available States

AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Estimated Delivery

Thursday, Mar 5 - Monday, Mar 9

Painted Fields Mixed Reds
6 bottles for $99.99 $16.67/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $169.99 $14.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping

2022 Painted Fields Curse of Knowledge Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 Painted Fields Sierra Côtes Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre
2022 Painted Fields Old Vine Zinfandel