Saracina Vineyards Soul of Mendocino Red Wine Blend 2020 (750ml)
Price: $20.99
| Producer | Saracina Vineyards |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Mendocino |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 14288 |
| Size | 750ml |
Showing off a light-absorbing, inky-purple color in the glass, Soul of Mendocino is redolent with aromas of black plum and savory herb, which follow on to a dense, bramble-berry palate edged with subtle spice. The opulent fruit characters are beautifully balanced by velvety tannins and a streak of lively acidity.
Saracina Vineyards Description
“Old Soul” red has been a Saracina favorite since the inaugural 2002 vintage. Over the last 20+ years, it has embodied the pioneering spirit of Mendocino—its new name, “Soul of Mendocino,” marks an exciting new chapter for this ever-evolving field blend.
A blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Carignane. The individual lots were picked at full maturity, de-stemmed, and gently transferred into fermenters with almost 100% whole berries. Musts soaked at a cool temperature for 4–7 days, at which point native yeast fermentation began. Post-fermentation maceration followed for approximately one week. The wine was aged in both French and American four-year-seasoned oak (10% new) for 18 months, which included five months of native malolactic fermentation.
