The Paring California Red Blend 2020

Winemaking

The Paring approaches winemaking with a focus on balance and approachability, crafting blends that showcase California's ripe fruit while maintaining freshness and structure. Their philosophy emphasizes selecting quality fruit from diverse California regions and blending for harmony rather than power.

Tasting Notes

This medium-bodied blend opens with aromas of ripe blackberry and plum, with a whisper of oak and warm spice in the background. On the palate, you'll find layered dark fruit flavors—blackberry and plum take the lead—alongside subtle cocoa notes that add depth without heaviness. The tannins are polished and approachable, framed by bright acidity that keeps everything in focus. The finish is clean and lingering, leaving you with pleasant echoes of the fruit.

Producer

The Paring is a California producer focused on creating well-crafted red blends that bridge elegance and everyday enjoyment. The winery sources fruit from established California regions, prioritizing quality over volume and favoring blends that showcase the diversity of the state's terroir.

Terroir

This wine draws from California's prime red wine regions, where the combination of warm days, cool nights, and varied soil types allows for the ripening of classic Bordeaux and Rhône varietals. The blend captures the generosity of California's fruit while maintaining the balance that makes these wines so versatile at the table.

Food Pairings

Try this with a classic cheeseburger or grilled lamb chops brushed with rosemary and garlic—the wine's acidity cuts through richness beautifully. For a more composed meal, pair it with pan-seared duck breast finished with a cherry gastrique, where the wine's cocoa notes and bright fruit will echo the sauce.