2014 Gumball California Red Blend

Here’s a vinous quiz for you…

Take two grape varieties native to France, one variety native to Italy, growthem in California, mix their juices together and what do you get? The answer: theGumball California Red Blend.

Gumball’s 2014 vintage features Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which tracetheir roots to France, as well as Barbera, which is the most widely planted wine grapevariety in the Piemonte region of Italy. Each variety lends its own characteristics tothe Gumball cuvee: the smoothness and early accessibility of Merlot… the tanninstructure and aging potential of Cabernet Sauvignon… and the high acidity ofBarbera, which bestows a “crisp” quality to the finished wine.

In the hands of Gumball’s winemaking team, these varieties were blended inexacting proportions to create a wine that is fruitful, food friendly and ready to beenjoyed with no further aging needed — a delicious treat from the vineyards ofCalifornia.

Grape Composition: When to Drink:A Merlot, Barbera and

Cabernet Sauvignon BlendNow Through 2018

Grape Source: Our Tasting Panel Score:Select Vineyards in Various California Growing Regions

89 Points

Aromas and Flavors:  Currant, Black Cherry, Plum,

Blackberry and Licorice 

This California cuvee offers impressions of currant, black cherry, plum, blackberryand licorice.

SKU 26210

FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: mushroom risotto, or gnocchi with tomato sauce.

WINE RE-ORDER #: 36299