SOLD OUTJ. Wilkes 2017 Red Blend
Featured in our Gold Wine of the Month Club
- Kent's Red
- Paso Robles AVA
- Special Selection — Gold Medal Wine Club
- Appellation
- Paso Robles Highlands District, Central Coast
- Grapes
- 90% Barbera, 10% Lagrein
- Aged
- in oak
- Cases Produced
- 1,000
The J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’s Red” is a blend of 90% Barbera and 10% Lagrein from the renowned Paso Robles Highlands District on California’s Central Coast. This District, which is the most southeast sub appellation within the Paso Robles AVA, is an absolutely fantastic place to grow wine grapes, partly due to its average 55 degree temperature swing from day to night (the highest diurnal temperature swing in the United States!), and also in part to its combination of sandy and clay soils that promote very vigorous vines.
The high temperature swing, by the way, slows the ripening rate of the fruit on the vine and allows flavors to develop, which is especially important when crafting bold, complex red blends like the J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’s Red.” This wine opens with incredibly seductive aromas of blackberry, huckleberry, and freshly berry pie. The palate is dry, but very fruity with dark berry flavors and just the right balance of bright, deep, and elegant nuances. Suggested food pairings for the J. Wilkes 2017 “Kent’s Red” include barbecued steak, pork, or beef stew.

Wine Braised Short Ribs
A perfect 'go-to' braised short ribs recipe that is great for entertaining as well as paired along side a bottle of Red Blend. Try enjoying it with a wine from your wine subscription box!
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Keller Coq Au Vin
Enjoy this recipe with a killer glass of Keller Estate "Casa" Red Blend from your latest monthly wine club delivery!
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Beef Braciole
Enjoy this amazingly aromatic and flavorful beef braciole dish along side a Red Blend from your recent wine subscription box!
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Chilean Skillet Shepherd's Corn Pie
Enjoy a delicious take on your classic shepard's pie and is perfect pairing with the Andes Plateau 2016 '700 High Altitude Red Blend from your wine subscription box. Enjoy!
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Puchero Canario (Canary Island Stew)
This hearty stew is made from pumpkin, cabbage, sweet potatoes, pork and beef. Pairs it with a Red Blend from this month’s wine of the month shipment!
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