Sol Rouge Vineyard & Winery
2011 Gypsy Rouge Estate Red Blend
Red Blend
California: Lake County: Red Hills
Mission Briefing
Gypsy Dancer
Prepare yourself for a sensory delight that will thrill your senses. Today’s Sol Rouge Vineyard & Winery 2011 Gypsy Rouge Estate Red Blend is a Rhone style blend that shows wonderful balance. Fruit, minerals and subtle woodsy spice all play together in even proportion, while bright acidity makes this wine an excellent food companion.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine awarded this wine a stellar 94 point score and their Editor’s Choice designation. We agree with them on their suggestion that you… “Take a walk on the wild side with this Rhône-style blend.”
Be sure to stock up on this made with the holidays in mind red blend.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Rustic cherry red, like a ripened bushel of cherries at the farmer’s market. |
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| Smell: | A very interesting blend, with subtle and elegant hints of red fruit, a touch of lavender, black peppercorn spice and a hint of minerality. This wine was made in the Southern Rhone style, with earth and structure ahead of fresh fruits and reduced fruits. |
| Taste: | Red fruit, subtle earth, spice, black peppercorn, lightly roasted coffee bean, a bit of vanilla bean, and toasty brown baking spices. |
| Finish: | Strong structure, with a subtle tart cherry flavor that lingers through to the end. |
| Pairing: | Cherry glazed pork chops with rosemary potatoes seem the obvious choice for this bright and earthy wine. |
What the Winery Says
- Winemaker
- Bryan Kane
- Accolades
- 94 Points and Editor’s Choice - Wine Enthusiast