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.
Barbacoa de Borrego Tatemado (Mexican Fire-Roasted Lamb)
Barbacoa de Borrego Tatemado (Mexican Fire-Roasted Lamb Barbacoa) is juicy, tender meat that is slow cooked and falling off the bone. A bite of rustic Mexican heaven.
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Bucatini o Tagliatelle alla Matriciana Pasta
A deliciously authentic pasta dish that will transport you overseas, directly into a Italian family home. Pair this with a Red Blend wine from your recent wine subscription box.
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Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki
Syrah and lamb were made for each other. The structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon pairs nicely with lamb's richness. Enjoy with a Red Blend featured in your recent wine club shipment.
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Bobotie (ba-boor-tea) - the national dish of South Africa
A delicious mixture of curried meat and fruit with a creamy golden topping, not dissimilar to moussaka. Enjoy with your recent shipment of South African wines from the International Wine Club.
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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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