2023 Soul of Mendocino Red Blend
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SARACINA VINEYARDS

2023 Soul of Mendocino Red Blend

$28.00
$28.00

“Old Soul” red has been a Saracina favorite since the inaugural 2002 vintage. Over the last 20+ years, this ever-evolving field blend has embodied the essence of Mendocino and the pioneering spirit at the core of our values. Which is why we’re so excited to announce that this beloved red has been given a new name: “Soul of Mendocino.”

This next chapter signals the emergence of a slightly more serious side. Soul of Mendocino will still bring you immense drinking pleasure, but with an even brighter, more elegant edge. It’s a showcase of what makes Mendocino such a wonderful place: low-yielding old vines, a heritage of family farming, and organic stewardship of the land. It’s an expression (and celebration) of Mendocino’s sensational terroir.

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APPELATION
Mendocino County
GRAPES
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Carignan
VINEYARD SITES
Saracina, Niemi
ABV
14.9%

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. The blend was assembled and bottled in July 2022.

Inky purple in color, our inaugural release of Soul of Mendocino is a sensational kickoff. With black plum and savory notes on the nose, the palate is warm and dense, with present tannins and acidity that conjure lovely old vines. The hallmark of a thoughtfully articulated blend like this is its versatility. This will be equally brilliant on a weekday night with the perfect BLT as it would be on a Saturday evening with a sophisticated mixed grill and roasted root vegetables.

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