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5 Total Awards
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  • Penpal 2016 Classic Red Lodi California
  • Penpal 2016 Classic Red Lodi California
2016 Classic Red

Penpal

Lodi, United States

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A complex, refreshing and 94 point, Gold medal-winning Lodi Red.

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About This Wine

Penpal

Classic Red

A great wine tastes like it's from somewhere. It has unique characteristics that are makers of place. The grapes in the Penpal 2016 Classic Red come from deep loamy soils fed by two rivers in Lodi, California. Rich in nutrients, and aided by a warm climate these grapes have character and depth. Notes of black currant, mocha, and fig are teased out through vanilla and spice, with just the right amount of minerality to say “Yes! This is a Lodi wine, and I love it.” It took home Gold from the 2018 International Women's Wine Competition!
Penpal 2016 Classic Red Lodi California

Wine Region

Lodi

The jewel of the Central Valley, Lodi lies just east of the California Delta in an area of varied terroir. Winemakers here can extract different grape variety expressions from each plot of land. Zinfandel is common here, making deeply fruity and tantalizingly smoky wines, often from old vines. But the deep loamy soils and balmy Mediterranean climate, with its warm days and cool nights, help keep Lodi's grape varieties and winemaking styles impressively diverse. Alongside the ubiquitous Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Viognier also thrive. Lodi is a melting pot of different grape varieties and winemaking techniques, all of which make it a rewarding region to explore.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Herbed Lamb Chops, Baked Pastas, Tacos

Body 3 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 3

Tasting Notes

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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.

Awards

Penpal 2016 Classic Red Lodi California: Classic Red

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5 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 94 Points, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2017 Northwest Food And Wine Festival
  • Silver Medal, 2017 Harvest Challenge
  • Bronze Medal, 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Penpal 2016 Classic Red Lodi California