Contraste '08
Blend made from Guadalupe Valley and Livermore Valley, California.
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
Merlot Blend
Appellation
Valle de Guadalupe
Vineyard Designation
Casa de Piedra
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Intense nose, dark berries, plums, moccha, cedar. Firm tannins and long aftertaste.
Vineyard Notes
12 months in French and American barrels, 33% new oak.
Production Notes
7,587 each year.
Food Pairing Notes
Meaty fish like tuna, beef, duck, lamb, roast chicken, wild game, meat stocks, mustard, pepper, red wine, mushrooms, squash.
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