medal
2 Total Awards
Total Awards medal
2
1 Awards
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1 Bronze Medals
Awards
  • Penpal 2016 Red Wine California
  • Penpal 2016 Red Wine California
2016 Red Wine

Penpal

California, United States

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About This Wine

Penpal

Red Wine

We like to think of every wine that comes from Penpal as a love letter. You can taste the heart that goes into the winemaking and presentation of each bottle. The styles are presented in a straightforward manner, and this Cabernet-based blend is no exception. With a base of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in one of our favorite regions, Lodi, the Red Blend starts off with rich red fruits. A dash of the tannic Tannat grape variety gives it a firm structure and a bit of Petit Verdot lends hints of blue fruits and some muscle. This blend comes together and is a great complement to meat dishes. The fruit is especially nice when it plays off of a fruit braise or sauce. It recently came home from the 2019 New York International Wine Competition with 90 points!
Penpal 2016 Red Wine California

Wine Region

California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Flank Steak, Herbed Pork, Charcuterie

Body 3 Acidity 3Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 4

Tasting Notes

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This wine is rich in red fruit flavors with a bit of balance that comes from Tannat and Petit Verdot. A masterful Red blend this wine is a complement to many of your favorite dishes and will go especially well with a fruit sauce.

Awards

Penpal 2016 Red Wine California: Red Wine

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2 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 90 Points, 2019 New York International Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2019 New York International Wine Competition
Penpal 2016 Red Wine California