Margerum - M5 Red Blend - Santa Barbara

Description

Overview: This wine is crafted from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on the rolling hills of Happy Canyon. The word SYBARITE is derived from Sybaris, an ancient Greek city in southeastern Italy noted for the luxurious, pleasure seeking behavior of many of its inhabitants. SYBARITES are people who have a fondness for sensuous luxury. The component wines are racked one time after fermentation is complete and stored in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels. 12% of the wine was barrel fermented and aged 4 months in barrels of various sizes – 228 liter, 265 liter, and 600 liters during which the fine lees are stirred. Very little SO2 is used, instead the lees and CO2 from fermentation help protect the wine from oxidation. 

Tasting Notes: Aromatically the wine has a plethora of fruits ranging from lime, melon, tropical fruit, as well as a fresh grassiness and minty note. On the palate the profile it taut, with balancing flavors of fruitiness as well as a savory herbaceousness, and lingers on the palate with a touch of creaminess. 

Pairing: Salads and green vegetables

Points: 92, Wine Enthusiast

Format / ABV: 750 ml / 12.5%

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