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Cellar Beast Grand Mélange 2022
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Points: 98 | Amador County | Limited Vintage
Vol.
14.6
%
ML.
ml
Type.
Red
Complex Bordeaux-Style Red Blend
An award-winning blend of 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This blend is reminiscent of old-world Bordeaux wines. Aged in both new and neutral French oak barrels, it has a balance of dark cherry, spice, and velvety tannins.
About this Wine
ABV: 14.6
ML: 750
AVA: Red Mountain, WA
Oaking/Aging: Aged meticulously in a balance of new and neutral French Oak barrels to enhance its rich flavor profile.
Awards:
Silver at the 2024 Sommeliers Challenge
Silver at the 2023 Great American Wine International Competition
Why You'll Love this Wine
Premium Terroir: Grapes sourced from the renowned Scootney Flats Vineyard in Red Mountain, WA.
Balanced Complexity: This harmonious Right Bank Bordeaux-style blend offers depth and elegance.
Cellar-Worthy – Structured tannins and balanced acidity make this wine ideal for aging.
Learn all about Bordeaux blends in our guide.
Recommended Food Pairings
Truffled Beef Tenderloin – Earthy truffle notes and succulent beef create a luxurious pairing.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Stew – The richness of the wine enhances the deep, savory flavors of slow-braised lamb.
Dark Chocolate Desserts – A bold and delightful contrast with the wine’s fruit and spice notes.
Get more out of your meat pairings! Check out our guide to pairing wine and food like a pro.
Winemakers Notes
Winemaker: Mark Pagliaro
Winemaker's Notes: The Grand Mélange is Cellar Beasts expression of the Right Bank Bordeaux style, meaning Merlot dominated and supported by a few of the other traditional Bordeaux varieties. Consulting Winemaker Mark Pagliaro leads this program with utmost attention to detail and capturing perfect balance in every vintage. The primary Merlot fruit for this wine hail from the Scooteney Flats Vineyard around 650ft above sea level in the Red Mountain AVA. This is not bashful or fruit forward Merlot. It is a powerful yet elegant expression of balance in big red varieties from one of the best AVA's on the west.
Tasting Notes
Fruit forward with earthy tannic structure
Aroma: Blackberry compote, wet cedar, mulberry, mushroom soil, dark cherry,
black currant
Palate: Bright black cherry, black currant, green pepper zest, graphite minerality
Pairing: Prime rib with demi glace
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Special Notes About Region and Varietal
Located at an elevation of 680-692 feet, the 33-acre vineyard features Scooteney silt loam, Warden silt loam, and Warden fine sandy loam soils. The Cabernet Sauvignon in this blend is sourced from the esteemed Quintessence Vineyard in Red Mountain, the same used in our Midnight Archer. Grand Mélange captures the essence of Bordeaux and Napa reds, inspired by Mark Pagliaro's passion for old-world wines.
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