Penpal 2016 Classic Red Lodi California

2016 Lodi Classic Red

The Penpal 2016 Classic Red hails from the vibrant Lodi region in California. This wine offers a balanced profile with a medium body that complements its moderate acidity and fruit intensity. The tannins are also well-rounded, adding structure to the overall tasting experience. The rich red color sets the stage for a versatile and approachable wine that is sure to please a wide range of palates.

Tasting notes:

Bright red fruits of strawberry, cherry, and raspberry lead to beautifully integrated oak notes and hints of vanilla. A fruit driven Red with heady aromatics and a silky texture.

Blackcurrant

Coffee

Brown Fig

Flavor profile:

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Valley

Away from the dramatically cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, Central Valley is California's breadbasket, where much of the country's fruit, vegetables, nuts and grapes are grown. Bathed in sunshine and growing in fertile soils, Central Valley spreads 400 miles from Sacramento to Fresno. Because of its heat, the region produces abundant Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, which soak up the sun and transform it into dense, deeply colored wine. In the region's cooler AVAs—those that lie around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, such as Lodi—higher acid grapes like Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Barbera and Chardonnay grow with great success.

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