Martin Woods x Bianco 'Call and Response' Red Blend 2023

Winemaking

Martin Woods is known for crafting balanced, food-friendly wines that prioritize elegance over extraction. His collaborative approach—evident in this partnership with Bianco—reflects a philosophy of blending complementary fruit sources to achieve complexity and harmony rather than relying on a single site's character.

Tasting Notes

This red blend opens with vibrant red fruit aromatics—cherry and plum—layered with subtle spice and a whisper of oak that frames without dominating. On the palate, the wine shows excellent balance, with those red fruit flavors joined by soft plum notes and integrated tannins that provide structure and grip without weight or astringency. The finish is clean and lingering, with a refined, elegant conclusion that invites another sip.

Producer

Martin Woods operates as a small, quality-focused producer within California's diverse wine country, drawing on multiple vineyard sources to craft distinctive blends. The emphasis here is on collaborative winemaking—sourcing from carefully selected fruit and blending for harmony rather than individual site expression.

Terroir

This wine draws from California's prime red wine regions, where warm days and cool coastal influences create the ideal balance for medium-bodied reds with bright acidity and refined tannin structure. The blend's composition reflects the diversity of California's microclimates, allowing each component to contribute its best character.

Food Pairings

Try this with roasted chicken with rosemary and garlic, or grilled salmon with a cherry gastrique. It's equally at home with a casual charcuterie board featuring aged cheddar and cured meats, or a more composed pan-seared duck breast with plum sauce.