Newton Skyside Red Blend (75cl, 13.5%)

A multi-varietal red blend from the North Coast AVA, California, produced by Newton Vineyard and bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750 ml bottle. Grapes are sourced from Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake, Solano and Napa counties. The blend typically includes Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petite Sirah, with some vintages incorporating Tempranillo and Petit Verdot. Winemaking involves gentle maceration and cool-temperature fermentation, followed by ten months in French oak barrels, 25% new. The nose leads with red currant and plum, then blackberry and warm baking spices, with cocoa and a herbaceous note. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward with black cherry and blackberry, dark chocolate, subtle oak and tobacco, with moderate tannins. The finish is medium with spice, cocoa and dark fruit.