2019 Rodney Strong Upshot Red Blend

Producer: Rodney StrongRegion: Sonoma County, CaliforniaBlend: 32% Malbec, 32% Zinfandel, 25% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Riesling Year: 2019  Double Gold Medal Winner - 2022 Sonoma County Harvest Fair  Tasting Notes: "This rich, supple wine bursts with blackberry and dark cherries with hints of spice followed by lush, rounded tannins and a lingering finish."  From the Winemaker:  “This wine was made to enhance the enjoyment of life in a fun and inviting way. The Zinfandel that comes off one of our estate vineyards, called Hubbard Ranch, starts as the foundation of the wine and gives it a great sense of place. The Merlot adds a sense of sensuality and softness that invites you in to the heart of the wine. The Malbec is the flesh and soul of the wine. It adds beautiful blue and red fruit and contributes to the mouthfeel with depth and texture. The Petite Verdot is the confidence of the blend and adds intensity and complexity. Lastly, because the wine is about enjoyment, I added a spla