SOLD OUTRideau 2015 Red Blend
Featured in our Platinum Wine of the Month Club
- Château DuPlantier
- Santa Ynez Valley AVA
- 94 Points — Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
- Appellation
- Santa Ynez Valley AVA, Santa Barbara County
- Grapes
- 36% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 20% Petite Sirah, 20% Grenache
- Aged
- 22 months in oak
- Cases Produced
- 550
The Château Duplantier Red Blend has been in the Rideau Vineyard program since the beginning (almost twenty years!), and always features the same four grape varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Petite Sirah. This unique take on the classic Rhône-style ‘GSM’ blend has garnered substantial popularity over the years, and one sip of this new 2015 vintage reveals why. There is an intensity of black fruit and dark chocolate notes that are complimented by lighter, more acidic notes of pomegranate and fresh blueberries. Underneath these elements lies a pleasant level of Chai spice, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon, and just a hint of pink peppercorns. Silky tannins carry this incredible range of flavors through the long, lingering finish.
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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