Home Field Red Blend
Home Field Red Blend, A fruit basket of flavors . . . This lush Cali blend 57% Zinfandel 36% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Petite Syrah 2% Carignane 2% Merlot has a deep purple hue, with a ruby rim, thick legs, and a spicy dark berry nose; a med+ body, 14.5% ABV, of smooth, mouth-filling flavors of raspberry and plum, oak and smoke, good acidity and soft tannins; with a long, lingering finish. A great harmony of flavors!
Food Pairing
This calls for opening the bottle one to three hours before consumption. Serving the wine at room temperature or slightly chilled is also crucial. When the cork is taken off, oxygen enters the bottle, “opening it up,” bringing out more of the scents and flavors. To hasten the process and clear the wine of any sediment, you can use use a decanter. Serve the wine in a large glass to allow more air to contact it, allowing flavors and aromas to emerge more fully.
Opening the bottle one to three hours before eating is the proper way to serve. It’s important to serve the wine at room temperature or slightly chilled. When the cork is removed, oxygen enters the bottle, “opening it up,” and more flavors and aromas are released. Use a decanter to speed up the process and remove any sediment from the wine. Serve the wine in a big glass so that more air may contact it and enhance the flavors and smells.