Hidden Vines Napa Red Blend La Mancha

Hidden Vines Napa Red Blend La ManchaPairs with: Braised short rib Good for: A pleasantly unhurried dinner with friends. Grapes: 40% Merlot, 40% Petite Verdot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon I am from: Napa Valley, California The Story: New world wine, old world style. The Napa Valley owes a debt to the legendary producers of Bordeaux, but what happens when they go "Right Bank" with this Merlot forward blend? The answer's in the bottle, as Hidden Vines takes every effort to both reflect the

zesty crunch and a satisfying

The winery and 50 acres of vines are located right outside the town of Falset

spending at least one of those years in oak barrels and the rest resting quietly in the bottle

The estate's unique genius lies in its dual-origin sourcing: a portion of the fruit comes from northern alluvial terraces blanketed in galets roulés (large

amphibolitic stone

more robust Champagne that can easily carry you through a full dinner

with elements of rose petals

and wild acacia honey

with the primary goal of maintaining the classic traditions of Tuscan winegrowing

Grapes: Shiraz

Pairs with: S’mores and Chex-Mix

as Hidden Vines takes every effort to both reflect the terroir while also adding their own special twist