Flavour Profile

VDR

VDR Red Blend

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.8

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

VDR Red Blend is a premium wine produced by the Vina Robles winery in California. This wine is a blend of several red grape varieties, carefully selected from the winery's estate vineyards in the Hames Valley appellation. The vineyards are located in the hilly terrain of the region, which provides excellent drainage and exposure to the sun, resulting in grapes with concentrated flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, including hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is rich and complex, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and vanilla.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This VDR Red Blend is a bold and complex blend of Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah.On the nose, aromas of ripe blackberry and raspberry mingle with notes of black pepper, spice and earth. On the palate, flavors of black cherry, black currant, dark plum, and savory herbs are highlighted by gentle tannins, leading to a long, supple finish. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for the next few years.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Petit Verdot

Petite Sirah

ORIGINS

Winery: VDR

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

0 Reviews