• Penpal 2018 Heritage Red Lodi, California
  • Penpal 2018 Heritage Red Lodi, California
  • Penpal 2018 Heritage Red Lodi, California
  • Penpal 2018 Heritage Red Lodi, California
2018 Heritage Red

Penpal

Lodi, United States

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Experience Lodi with our rich, savory follow up to the 94 point 2016 vintage.

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About This Wine

Penpal

Heritage Red

A great wine tastes like it’s from somewhere. It has unique characteristics that are makers of place. The grapes in the Penpal 2018 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.
Penpal 2018 Heritage 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… Bison Burgers, Pork Carnitas, Barbecue

Body 3 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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Notes of black currant, mocha, and fig are teased out through vanilla and spice, with just the right amount of minerality to enjoy this either on its own or as a perfect accompaniment to a rich, savory dish.