With European origins dating back centuries ago, blended red wine is once again having its day in the sun. Red Phoenix Red Wine Blend represents the essence of this well-deserved resurgence. Unbound by a single varietal or appellation, and given more flexibility with vintages, winemaker Joseph Smith skillfully showcases six distinct varietals in this luscious and layered wine. Unlike traditional red blends, Red Phoenix is both barrel aged and barrel fermented, adding structure, balance, and a new dimension to a wine that is rooted in tradition and soars on the palate.
APPELLATION
75% of the fruit is coming from Lodi AVA, while the remaining 25% are Napa Valley AVA's fruits.
Coastal aromas of fresh fruit and lush florals coupled with a deep ruby color intrigue the senses. Bright, bold flavors of cherry and blackberry ascend on the palate while showcasing subtle, smooth tannins. The wine crescendos with anise, chocolate and toasted oak, offering depth and complexity, as velvety flavors continue to linger and evolve throughout the long, rich finish.
Robust foods; steak; pasta with red sauce; game
"This rich, velvety, mature and full-bodied wine was made from 93°/o Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated blackberry and blueberry flavors are generously accented by milk chocolate. While rather tannic, the mouthfeel is full but not tight. -J.G. "
- Wine Enthusiast (November 2022), 90 pts
GOLD MEDAL
TEXSOM International Wine Awards
95 Points + Best of Class
- Sunset International Wine Competition
93 points
- Antony Dias Blue
"BEST RED BLEND"
- Monterey International Wine Competition 2021, GOLD MEDAL & 92 PTS
"This wine is a blend of 75% Napa along with 25% Lodi fruit; Zinfandel 57%, Petit Verdot – 14%, Petit Sirah 12%, Syrah 7%, Merlot 5% and Cabernet Sauvignon 5%. Aged 24 months 60% American Oak medium toast, and 40% French Oak medium toast. 14.5% ABV.
Nose: red and black bramble, cedar, suede, Thyme and red rose petals.
Palate: cassis and red bramble, pepper corn, violets and freshly ground spices."- James The Wine Guy (First Quarter 2021 Wine Review), 92 pts
"Lavish oak aromas and flavors bring toasted bread, wood smoke, vanilla and clove notes to this full-bodied and moderately tannic wine. It is well backed by black-cherry and blackberry flavors, and is velvety in texture. - JIM GORDON"
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2021), 89 pts
Bill Leigon created the name Red Phoenix. Leigon was inspired and moved by the courage and resilience of the people in Napa Valley in the face of, not only the ...
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