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Valley Of The Moon Blend '41 2013 Wine Review

Valley Of The Moon Blend '41 2013

Valley Of The Moon Blend '41 2013

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2018-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Valley of the Moon

Agent: FWM Canada

Natalie's Score: 90/100

The name of this wine, Blend '41, is in honour of the year 1941 when the Valley of the Moon winery was founded. This is a robust Californian red wine blend of 44% Zinfandel, 24% Syrah, 18% Barbera, 8% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah and 2% Sangiovese grapes. Loaded with dark berry jam and toasty oak notes. Perfect for barbecued meats.

Food pairings: beef bourgignon, coq au vins, roast goose.

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This Valley Of The Moon Blend '41 2013 was reviewed on July 7, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A full bodied red consisting of 44% Zinfandel, 24% Syrah, 18% Barbera, 8% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah, and 2% Sangiovese. Ripe red berry notes, with a smoky, cedar note. Full bodied and smooth, with ripe jammy berry and a hint of pepper on a lengthy finish. This is a versatile wine for anything you have on the grill like a gourmet burger or ribs.
Valley Of The Moon Blend '41 2013 is a full-bodied, juicy red blend of 44% Zinfandel, 24% Syrah, 18% Barbera, 8% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah and 2% Sangiovese with grapes sourced from the Sonoma County wine region. Pair with barbecued ribs. - Community Wine Reviews

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