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3 Total Awards
Total Awards medal
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1 Gold Medals
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2 Bronze Medals
Awards
2013 Syrah

Founder's Fortune

Mendocino County, United States

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Taste the real gold found in the hills of Northern California

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About This Wine


Founder's Fortune

Syrah

Mendocino is a rugged piece of coastline. Ocean fogs hang thick and low across the land, and vineyards are lightly scented with the resin from the surrounding redwoods. Many people were drawn to the hills for the promise of gold, but what they really found were vineyard sites above the fog-line. The wines made from these grapes are marked by complexity: fruit and spices dance across the palate, and the full body is offset by higher acidity. This elegant wine is a new favorite of our experts who keep claiming they’ve finally found gold. It took home a Bronze medal at the 2018 International Women's Wine Competition.

Founder's Fortune 2013 Syrah Mendocino California

Wine Region


Mendocino County

One of the unsung regions of the North Coast, Mendocino County enjoys some of California's finest cool-climate terroirs. Lying north of Sonoma, it is home to 12 separate AVAs, spread through sleepy valleys and long, rugged coastlines—much of which exudes a rustic, laid-back feel. Mendocino delights fans of top-quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wine, but there is also plenty of fine Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah made in its warmer sites too. Mendocino is also famous for its high number of organic-certified vineyards, reflecting the general "off-grid" hippie nature of its winemaking pioneers.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Flank Steak, Roasted Pork Loin, Roast Leg of Lamb

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Tasting Notes


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The dark fruits in this wine mingle with subtle earth notes that are typical of red wines from Mendocino. We love the regional typicity on display in this wine. While this wine is perfect with meats, try it with a tapenade or bagna cauda for an appetizer pairing.

Awards


Founder's Fortune 2013 Syrah Mendocino California: Syrah

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3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Bronze Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
Founder's Fortune 2013 Syrah Mendocino California