Product Description
Tasting Notes:
This full-bodied, fruit-driven wine from Desire Lines Wine Co. offers a perfumed bouquet of blackberry and black cherry, complemented by fresh strawberry aromas and intriguing hints of pencil shavings. On the palate, it showcases medium-plus acidity and medium-plus tannins, providing a balanced structure and a long, satisfying finish. Ideal pairings include Americanca fare such as hamburgers, grilled foods, lamb, red meat, and dishes containing coffee, mushrooms, or dark chocolate. For cheese pairings, look to bleu cheeses and soft medium-bodied cheeses such as Port Salut.
About Desire Lines
Desire Lines Wine Co., founded by Cody and Emily Rasmussen in 2017, is a boutique winery in Sonoma County, California. The Rasmussens, originally from Iowa, moved to the region in 2011 and have since carved a niche in the wine industry with Cody serving as the Associate Winemaker at Bedrock Wine Co. and Emily running a communications consulting business for wineries. Their winery, named after the concept of "desire lines," reflects their unconventional approach to winemaking, producing vibrant wines from top vineyards like Bedrock. Their wines, such as the 2019 Bedrock Vineyard Mourvèdre, are noted for their rich, spicy profiles with racy acidity, combining traditional and Californian elements.