Rideau 2012 Château Duplantier Cuvée Red (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / Château Duplantier Cuvée
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Rideau / Santa Ynez Valley

For such a deep-colored wine, it’s the lighter red fruits and minerality that comprise the aromas in this GSM with Petite Sirah. Cranberry and crushed slate rise up most prominently, but the blackberry dominance on the palate better corresponds to the color, and the caramelized finish is a nice touch.