Pepper lovers rejoice! Here’s an easy-to-love red made in the classic California field blend style but propped up a bit with some Cabernet and Merlot. The pepper character rides above rich black cherry and a note of clove, and it stays prominent throughout without burying the other elements. Fire up the grill and get busy with beef, sausage and ribs – you’ve got a partner here.
Home Field, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2016
By Rich Cook