Medium Bodied Reds - Glass

Medium bodied and textured reds; best wines for food pairing because they are the middle of gamut from light to bold.

Included in this category are: Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Grenache, Merlot, Negroamaro, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Valpolicella, Cotes du Rhone, Supertuscan.

Food pairing: Curry; lighter meats including Quail, Turkey, Pork, Bacon, Ham and Veal. Zinfandel works well with Barbecue red meats and lamb; hard and richly flavored cow’s and sheep’s milk cheeses such as Manchego, Bandage-wrapped Cheddar and Trentingrana; highly flavored vegetables to bring out the fruitiness in Zinfandel such as roasted tomato, red peppers, carmelized onion, roasted squash, apricot, peach, cranberry, spiced apple, and beet (Pork Chop, Lamb Lolli, Vegetarian Plate)

Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel; 2015 CA

For years, Bogle winemakers have sought out vines ranging in age from 60 to 80 years for our Old Vine Zinfandel. These gnarly head-trained and dry farmed pioneers produce low yields of small, concentrated clusters of fruit, producing incredible intense and flavorful wines.

Greeted with sun-ripened raspberries and freshly ground white peppercorns on the nose, this Zinfandel is saturated with flavors of red berries and cranberries. Laced with a hint of savory herb in the background, the traditional tones of juniper lead to a full and ripe finish, while 12 months of aging in two year old barrels wraps the wine in spicy oak and a touch of vanilla wafer.

Vintage: 2015

Appellation: CA -- Vineyard Source: Lodi and Amador County

Vineyard Age: 60-80 years old

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Additional information on Zinfandels:

• Zinfandel tasting notes: The primary flavors of Zinfandel are jam, blueberry, black pepper, cherry, plum, boysenberry, cranberry, and licorice. When you taste Zinfandel it often explodes with candied fruitiness followed by spice and often a tobacco-like smoky finish
• Zinfandel is lighter in color than both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. However, although a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir, Zin’s moderate tannin and high acidity make it taste bold. Generally speaking, most Zinfandel wines have higher alcohol levels ranging from about 14 – 17% ABV. Higher alcohol adds an oily texture and bigger, bolder body.
• Medium - Medium high tannin and acidity
• Food pairings: Try pairing with lighter meats including Quail, Turkey, Pork, Bacon, Ham and Veal. Zinfandel works well with Barbecue red meats and lamb.

McManis Merlot; 2015 Ripon, CA

The grapes for our 2014 Merlot were harvested between Sept. 7 – Oct.1, 2014, with an average Brix of 24.9. After fermenting on the skins for 6-9 days, the must was pressed and the resulting wine finished fermentation in Stainless Steel tanks. The wine then received the equivalent of approximately 6 months of aging in French Oak barrels.

Youthful bright purple hues highlight the medium ruby color of the 2014 McManis Family Vineyards Merlot. Fruit forward with pretty Blackberry aromas surround a bouquet of cream and a hint of baking spices. Juicy and concentrated, the lively mix of black fruit flavors are accompanied by the pleasant addition of a vanilla creamy texture, which has been contributed through oak aging. The wine is succulent and has a pleasing toasty finish.

Additional information on Merlots:

• Merlot tasting notes: Black cherry, raspberry, plum, graphite, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, clove, mocha.
• Usually medium oak aging (8-12 months)
• Medium tannin and acidity
• Red fruits, easy tannins and a soft finish are the characteristics of Merlot wine. But there’s more to Merlot than being smooth. It’s actually a bit of a chameleon, partly because of how Merlot is vinified and mostly because of where it’s grown. Take a look at the range of Merlot wine taste based on region (cool climate vs. warm climate).
• Food pairings: chicken and other light meats as well as lightly-spiced dark meats. With medium tannin and not too much acidity you’ll find Merlot pairs well with many foods. Merlot doesn’t pair well with fish or leafy green vegetables unless they are braised or cooked a certain way. Also, spicy food will most likely overwhelm Merlot’s nuanced flavors.

Sierra Batuco Carménère Reserva; 2014 Chile

Sierra Batuco is a pioneer in this newly discovered viticultural zone of Chile.

Our wines reflect the freshness of the climate and the concentration of slowly matured grapes.

In our Reserva range you will find full-bodied oak-aged wines with structure, concentration and exciting complexity.

Tasting Notes:

This Carménère has aromas of dry leaves and white pepper that unfold with raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors, silky smooth tannins, and a lovely complex finish. Great for lamb or pork dishes. It is recommended to drink between temperature 16 ° - 18 ° C

Alcohol: 14.0%

Apellation: Maule Valley, Chile

Origin: Vineyard Batuco

Composition: 100% Carménère

About Carménère

The Carménère grape is a wine grape variety originally planted in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France, where it was used to produce deep red wines and occasionally used for blending purposes in the same manner as Petit Verdot.

A member of the Cabernet family of grapes, the name "Carménère" originates from the French word for crimson (carmin) which refers to the brilliant crimson colour of the autumn foliage prior to leaf-fall. The grape is also known as Grande Vidure, a historic Bordeaux synonym, although current European Union regulations prohibit Chilean imports under this name into the European Union.