Our Sept Wine of the Month is the Peirano Estate ‘Illusion’ Red Blend 2022.
This wine is a big winner for Peirano Estate Vineyards!! This collaboration between 4th generation winemaker Lance Randolph and his youngest daughter, 5th generation Alexis Randolph, is the best of “old-school winemaking” and “new-school winemaking!!” The result in this bottle, they think, accents the best of both generations of winemaking styles.
The 2020 blend consists of Old Vine Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were HAND-PICKED into small bins for the most delicate handling of the fruit. Once they receive the fruit at the winery, they keep each varietal separate though the entire fermentation and aging process. Fermented on its skins, with extended maceration to dryness, it was then pressed and aged in French and American oak barrels, of which 15% was new oak. They then make several blends and sample each one until they have found one that is greater than its parts.
Tasting Notes from the winemaker:
The wine exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with a perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of opulent blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries and aromas spiced with cinnamon and sugar. The palate explodes with mouth filling dense, rich blackberries, boysenberries, plums and olallieberry compote. The long, seductive finish is filled with rich chocolate truffles with firm, round, yet supple mouth filling tannins.
Food pairing options: barbeque, beef, lamb, and hard cheese are delightful options to enjoy with this beautiful red blend.
Regularly $22.99, for the month of September it will be $16.99.
We hope you enjoy our Wine of the Month.
