SOLD OUTSolar Fortún 2016 Red Blend
Featured in our International Wine of the Month Club
- O Positivo
- Mexico
- Appellation
- Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico
- Grapes
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Syrah
- Aged
- 12 months in oak
- Cases Produced
- 500
- Enjoy Until
- 2026
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah, the Solar Fortún 2016 ‘O Positivo’ is a full-bodied powerhouse wine that shows wonderful balance between intensity, freshness, and fruitiness. Interestingly, all of the vines at the Solar Fortún estate were grown from cuttings from Napa Valley (French Mercier Nursery) and speak to the high level of grape quality at this Baja California winery. Deep violet in color, this wine blends notes of black cherry, spices, vanilla, plum, and cocoa on a rich, full body with soft, well-structured tannins. The finish is long, smooth, and persistent. Solar Fortún recommends pairing the 2016 ‘O Positivo’ Red Blend with semi-sweet mole with chicken or steak cuts.
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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