From the San Francisco based Magnanimus Wine Group that specializes in making wines sourced from sustainable, organic and biodynamic grapes: Pija, Spanish for “rascal”. The grapes were sourced from different vineyards, all sustainably farmed, particularly those characteristic of inland Mendocino’s wine-growing history. Mattern Ranch, located on the Talmage Bench east of the Russian River, provides dry-farmed old vine Zinfandel and a younger planting of Petite Syrah. The Charbono is from Venturi Vineyards’ ninety-year old, late-to-ripen vines. The lots were fermented separately then blended to produce the Pija Blend. Aged in older French oak and stainless steel, the wine exhibits aromas of red plums, black cherries and spice. On the attack, a cascade of red fruits and wild berries emerge harmoniously with earth and chocolate notes underlined by evolved tannins and medium acidity. This is a food friendly wine, perfectly paired with slow baked short ribs flash grilled with spicy barbecue sauce. 1200 cases produced. Blend: 50% Zinfandel, 45% Petite Syrah, 5% Charbono. Alcohol 14.5%.
For further information please visit the Magnanimus Wine Group site at http://www.magnanimuswines.com/
POW Score: 90
Walid Romaya
Prince of Wine
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