Purple Heart Red 2015

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2015 Purple Heart Red Wine Crafted from hand-selected lots of choice Sonoma County fruit, the 2015 Purple Heart has aromas of cedar, plums, blackberries and black currant with hint s of black licorice. Dark ruby and opaque in appearance, this medium-bodied wine is lushly textured with notes of red and black fruits, blueberry and hints of cardamom. Seamless across the palate, the wine has a long, velvety mouthfeel and finely balanced tannins. It will drink beautifully upon release and will continue to gain complexity and grace with 4-5 years cellaring. Appellation: Sonoma County Alc: 14.2% pH: 3.46 TA: 0.59g/100ml Blend: 67% Merlot, 19% Zinfandel, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc Winemaker, John Moynier In April 2017, Marc and Peter Jr. turned to an old friend—John Moynier—to assume the winemaking helm at Purple Heart Wines. A proud veteran of the US Air Force from 1968-1972, John was inspired to return from retirement and dedicate himself to supporting the Purple Heart Foundation’s mission by crafting this exceptional red blend. A graduate of UC Davis’ Fermentation Science program, John has been making wines for the C Mondavi Family for over thirty years. He views Purple Heart as the perfect capstone to a storied winemaking career. In collaboration with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart red is a wine made without sacrifice, dedicated to those who have made tremendous sacrifices. Consumers can expect a high-quality, balanced wine that exhibits the typical bold characteristics of Napa Merlot and Cabernet, and over-delivers for the price. Wine Tasting NotesThis Purple Heart has aromas of mulberries, plums and blackberries with hints of black licorice. Dark ruby and opaque in appearance, this medium-bodied beauty is lushly textured with notes of red and black fruits and hints of cardamom. Seamless across the palate, the wine has a long, velvety mouthfeel and balanced tannins. It will drink beautifully upon release and gain complexity and grace over 4-5 years.Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Show more