Martha Stoumen (USA) – Mendocino Benchlands 2020

Mendocino Benchlands 2020 by is a red wine made in California with , and grapes.

Elegant red with an interesting blend.

Blackberries, apple, cherry, minerality with pleasant vegetal notes.

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40% Petite Sirah, 37% Zinfandel, 23% Nero d’Avola

This wine is inspired by the Italian farming tradition where grapes were planted on the poorer soils of the uplifted benchlands of Mendocino County (the rich valley floor soils were reserved for vegetables).

All of the vineyards in this blend are planted on those uplifted benchlands.