TRIOS 2006 'PROPRIETARY RED', SONOMA VALLEY

Tasting Notes

The wine is purplish red in the glass with wonderful blackberry, cassis, and black cherry fruits. Aromas of mineral, graphite, cola, smoky-oak char, spice and loamy earth nuance are interlaced with the luscious fruit. Warm and generous in the mouth, the wine is well structured and balanced, offering good length and a plush finish.

The TRIOS 'Proprietary Red' 2006 is the best American red wine blend at the price point. A unique expression of a special vineyard site on Sonoma's Monte Rosso (Red Mountain), it brings together classic noble varietals in a non-traditional blend. The blend is driven by Cabernet, Merlot & Syrah. This blend makes a more complete wine and therefore a more satisfying wine drinking experience. The TRIOS blend is named for the three main grape varietals.

The Trios Red Blend has the elegance of a Sonoma Valley wine coupled with the structure of a Napa Valley Cabernet. In the 2006 blend we increased the Cabernet component and pulled-back the Syrah as we hone-in on the best blend our Estate can produce.

General Info

Composition: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 21% Syrah, 17% Merlot, 2% Petite Verdot
Winemaker: Massimo Monticelli
Appellation: 100% Sonoma Valley AVA
Alcohol: 14%
Vineyards: 100% Sonoma Valley AVA
Oak Profile: 25% New French, 75% 2nd and 3rd
Production: 2,207 cases