OZV RED BLEND 2013 OAK RIDGE WINERY, LODI, CALIFORNIA

 

By:  Ed "The Wine Guy"

Many of you are already familiar with OZV Zinfandel, which has been our best selling Zinfandel for almost two years. Oak Ridge Winery, located in Lodi, California - "the Zinfandel Capital of the World" - has now released its OZV Red Blend (Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot). It is sure to become one of Harney's best selling Red Blends. It is medium- to full-bodied, with a lush mouthfeel, and exhibits aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, vanilla, and toasted oak. The tannins are soft which leads to a long, lingering finish. A perfect complement to summer barbecue favorites.

VIGILANCE CIMARRON (RED BLEND) 2013 LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

 

 

By:  Ed "The Wine Guy"

New to Harney's. Produced in Lake County in the north-central portion of California, adjacent on the east side to Mendocino, north of Napa, north-east of Sonoma. What a great location for a vineyard! 38% Zinfandel (spice and acidity), 25 Syrah (earthiness), 12 Petite Sirah (color and density), 20 Merlot (fruit), 5 Cabernet (tannins). Count them. Five red grapes, each contributing something distinctive to the seamless, harmonious blend. Cimmaron has aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, spices, with soft oak. Great with foods with barbecue sauce.