2013 Red Blend
Exaltation
California
From acclaimed winemaker Joe Otos comes this elegant, award-winning blend
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Exaltation
Red Blend
We work with a lot of winemakers, but there are few who are as versatile as Joe Otos. We’ve tried his take on Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons—they’ve all been incredible. But where Joe truly excels is in making red blends. Over the past few years, his blends have won a number of gold medals and 90 point scores. In fact, throughout 2016, his blends were consistently voted some of our members' top favorite wines.
For the 2013 Exaltation, Joe selected some of the best vineyards across California, from the North Coast to Paso Robles. The result is a carefully balanced blend of Merlot, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Barbera, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that’s both elegantly subtle and incredibly drinkable. This award-winning wine received the bronze medal from the 2017 West Coast Wine Competition, with more accolades sure to follow.
It’s a pre ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Exaltation
Red Blend
We work with a lot of winemakers, but there are few who are as versatile as Joe Otos. We’ve tried his take on Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Cabernet Sauvignons—they’ve all been incredible. But where Joe truly excels is in making red blends. Over the past few years, his blends have won a number of gold medals and 90 point scores. In fact, throughout 2016, his blends were consistently voted some of our members' top favorite wines.
For the 2013 Exaltation, Joe selected some of the best vineyards across California, from the North Coast to Paso Robles. The result is a carefully balanced blend of Merlot, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Barbera, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that’s both elegantly subtle and incredibly drinkable. This award-winning wine received the bronze medal from the 2017 West Coast Wine Competition, with more accolades sure to follow.
It’s a pre ...
WINE REGION:
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
WINE REGION
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Braised Beef, Dark Chocolate, Grilled Ribeye, Vegetable/Vegetarian
Pairs well with…
Braised Beef, Dark Chocolate, Grilled Ribeye, Vegetable/Vegetarian
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Braised Beef, Dark Chocolate, Grilled Ribeye, Vegetable/Vegetarian
Pairs well with…
Braised Beef, Dark Chocolate, Grilled Ribeye, Vegetable/Vegetarian
AWARDS:
Exaltation
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2017 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2017 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
87 Points, 2017 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
AWARDS
Exaltation
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2017 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2017 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
87 Points, 2017 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
