Blue-Merle Winery

A delicious, delightful Rhone-style blend, 50% Grenache,blended with Tempranillo, Petite-Sirah and Carignan. All of the grapes estate grown, except for the Carignan which came from the next valley over. Aged in a new hybrid French – American oak barrel 14 months, notes of caramel, smoke, cherries. Another terrific wine from the 2011 vintage! May be enjoyed with or without food. $36 (Available direct from the winery and at Holiday Wine in Escondido.) Note: the 2012 edition of the Grenache blend is really good too!