Nose
Aromas of raspberry, blueberry and
a hint of white pepper.
Palate
Flavors of
strawberry and star anise. Medium bodied and wellbalanced,
the velvety mouthfeel culminates with a
lengthy, satisfying finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 vintage across California was one of the
earliest harvested vintages in history. Colder
temperatures in May caused uneven fruit set which
resulted in a lower than average yield. Winemakers
worked together with vineyard crews to ensure only the
highest quality grapes were picked and crushed.
Harvest began at the end of July and most growers were
finished by mid-October.
Winemaking
The R Collection Field Blend harkens back to the early
days in California viticulture when vineyards had several
different varietals planted together, and an entire
vineyard would be harvested and vinified together,
often producing remarkably unique wines from
multiple varietals.
Our winemaking team has revived this tradition of
blending multiple varietals together to produce a
standout wine. The 2015 R Collection Field Blend
elegantly brings together 6 core varietals: Cabernet
Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec
and Petite Sirah for a wine that is layered and complex.
Appearance
A lovely
crimson in the glass.
