April 2012 Release.
Expected to ship mid to late April.
Sunset Ridge Vineyard
RED MOUNTAIN TRIO
(Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot)
With 2 liter virgin Red Mountain crushed grape pack
Each of these Red Mountain varieties has been offered in prior Limited Release offerings to great acclaim. Red Mountain Cabernet has been awarded more gold medals than any other Cabernet in recent competitions and both the Syrah and Merlot have shown similar success.
While Red Mountain Cabs, Syrahs and Merlots continue to receive acclaim as single varietal wines, Red Mountain has been developing an identity and solid reputation for unique blends combing all three, as we are doing with this offering.
This offering has been styled by our Washington supplier to mimic his most successful blend: 65% Cabernet; 35% Syrah and 15% Merlot... Both juices and skins will share these proportions.
Of particular note, the Syrah stock will include a combination of Cote Rotie and Hermitage clones which have proven to be particularly well suited to Red Mountain. The wine will be truly special and unique on several levels!
The wine will be of the highest quality stock available anywhere. The power of RM Cab with its black currant, unique notes of orange essence and notable minerality and chalk will drive the blend. Syrah will add brightness, black fruit and peppery spice while Merlot helps integrate and soften the whole for earlier approachability.
Two-stage Hungarian oak treatment will add its distinctive nuances and provide the structure upon which the fruit will be built.
To say that we are excited to be able to offer this wine is an understatement.
Cellar at least a year and up to 3 or 4.
Food pairings include your favorite beef, lamb, game and pork dishes as well as hearty pastas, fowl, pizza or wherever you would be reaching for a red wine but want to make the meal more special.
Here’s how the program works for those of you new to it. Every year Cellar Craft announces special wines that are released only during the month specified. There are generally 4 wines released from January through April.
Due to the popularity of these wines and their limited availability, sales are made on a reservation basis. High Gravity is usually able to order a few extras but it is highly recommended that these kits be pre-ordered to ensure delivery.
- Pre-orders MUST be received by 4:00 pm EST, Wednesday, March 14, 2011.
- Place your pre-order on the phone or by ordering kits from our website.
- Orders ship when the kit becomes available. (Please note the delivery month is an estimate.)
- Pay now or when the kit arrives. Pay now and save $5.00 off the cost of the kit. If you choose to pay when the kit arrives, your credit card will not be charged until the kit is shipped.
- Pre-pay option is only available during the pre-order timeframe.
- Remember, all kits ordered at the same time only pay $9.99 shipping for all the kits.
- After the deadline your name will be placed on a waiting list and your credit card will not be charged unless we are able to ship the kit.
