This wine delivers an abundance of bold red fruit character. Notes of black raspberry, red cherry jam, and dried fruit combine with delicate touches of clove, cedar, and cocoa. Alluring, plush mouthfeel and lasting finish. California vineyards are home to amazing vistas, special microclimates, and stunning patterns that zig-zag the contours of hills and valleys. This blend is comprised of grapes grown on sites along the ridges perched above the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County, the sun-drenched hillsides of the Napa Valley, the volcanic slopes of the Red Hills of Lake County, and the rolling hills of Eastern San Joaquin County where the Sierras begin their rise from the Central Valley. Bear Flag Eureka! Red Blend Batch No. 1 underwent an initial two-day cold soak to extract maximum color and fresh fruit aromatics. We then fermented the grapes for an average of 7 days, targeting 85 to 88 degrees to encourage jammy flavors and supple texture. The art of blending is paramount with Eureka! Red, and we are excited to showcase this expressive blend made from small batches in our barrel cellar. We discovered that beyond vintage and variety and appellation lies wonderful possibilities.
