An attractively priced offering in the tradition of the California field blend, hearkening back to a time when vintners harvested and fermented an entire vineyard as a unit, including everything from raisins to pips. While that can often be a recipe for disaster, it produced some classic, long lived examples – a snapshot of the times, so to speak. This wine captures that spirit nicely, with mixed berry fruit, fall spice and lively acidity. Cheers to that! A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
George Phillips Cellars, Contra Costa County (California) 2018
By Rich Cook