2021 Rubellite Red Blend

Our inspiration for this delicious red blend is a rare, ruby-red mineral called Rubellite.  Changing slightly each vintage, it tends to be a blend of Syrah, and Grenache. Each vintage since 2012, we’ve found Rubellite to be a perfect blend of elements - floral, fruit and mineral. Reminiscent of a classic Rhone bistro wine, this “fresh” red lends to drinking early and often.

The 2021 vintage is balanced and medium bodied with bright fruit and subtle Syrah smoke on the nose and aromas of vanilla, lilac, blackberries, dried figs, white pepper and licorice. On the palate, the Syrah plays well with the Grenache, notes of fresh black cherries and raspberries accompanied by dried herbs and cranberry jam.

Our number one choice for food friendly pairings of pretty much everything! 

Varietal: 84% Syrah, 16% Grenache
Vineyards: Coquelicot (CCOF) and Ballard Canyon Vineyard
Farming: CCOF Certified Organic, Uncertified with No Herbicides, Synthetic Pesticides or Fertilizers
Fermentation: Native Yeast
Residual Sugar: None
Aging: 7 months in a neutral French oak barrel 
Cases Produced: 353
ALC: 13.2%

Label Artwork: Bughouse Art and Design