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Painted Fields 2020 Red Blend Curse of Knowledge
Why are some people skeptical to try wines from the Sierra Foothills? The answer is in the history of what the region used to be. The Andis team realized they were 'Cursed by the Knowledge' that people had about their region, and they knew the only way to break that spell was to make extraordinary wines. The Painted Fields 2020 'Curse of Knowledge' Red Blend is the result of the Andis team's dedic
Andis 2018 Petite Sirah
Produced from the Rancho Victoria Vineyard, nestled at the base of Amador County's Shenandoah wine region, the Andis 2018 Petite Sirah is robust and flavorful from start to finish. Deep in color, this 2018 Petite Sirah opens with moderately spicy blackberry aromas that lead into a full bodied palate with firm tannins and rich blackberry/blueberry flavors that push through to a long finish. Enjoy!
Rucksack 2017 Red Blend The Cache
The 2017 'The Cache' is all about elegance, structure and balance, showing the incredible harmony between these five Bordeaux varieties - 51% Malbec, 27% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. This mountain-grown blend offers a melange of Bing cherry, blueberry, pomegranate, and red currant with soft tannins and a lingering finish.
Rucksack 2016 Zinfandel
A blend of four distinct vineyards in the Sierra Foothills' El Dorado appellation, the essence of this 2016 Zinfandel is both the structure of the mountain fruit and the earthy elegance of the terroir. This youthful wine offers aromas of intense Bing cherry fruit, raspberry freshness, and hints of white pepper and savory spices. The palate is refined and focused with flavors of ripe cherry and bri
Rucksack 2016 Red Blend The Cache
A mountain-grown blend of 33% Cabernet Franc, 23% Merlot, 18% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot, the 2016 'The Cache' Bordeaux-style blend offers complexity and perfumy notes on the nose with subtle pinches of spice. The Merlot and Malbec give the wine its rich texture, which is balanced by the brooding ripe blackberry and sweet cherry flavor profile. Hints of vanilla come throu
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