{"product_id":"sonoma-enrico-valentne-red","title":"❄️ EV Red (Sonoma, CA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN STORE — Drink Better Starts Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver: By \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Process\" href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/blogs\/vineyard-to-shelf-dispatch\/may-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/a\u003e (Carbonic Maceration) | Crafted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest In: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/red-wine-glass-ab\" title=\"Broad-Bowl Red Glass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBroad-Bowl\u003c\/a\u003e Glass - \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery wine is shown in the glass we recommend for it. Hover over the image on desktop or tap the image on mobile to view the glass.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❄️ A short chill brings this wine into focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season in Sonoma Valley delivered a rare combination: power shaped by patience. A winter of record rainfall—nearly double the norm—followed by a cooler season delayed bud break and stretched ripening deep into late October. Yields were generous, but the real story is hang time: an extended season that brought freshness, structure, and depth into focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat defines this wine, however, is not just the vintage—but the process. Traditional carbonic maceration and partial whole-cluster fermentation bring lift, energy, vivid aromatics, and texture to the blend, shaping a California red that feels vibrant rather than heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced exclusively from organically and regeneratively farmed vineyards under the care of the Coturri family—sites that are not just vineyards, but part of Sonoma Valley’s modern wine history:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDos Limones Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e — organically farmed since 1979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarricia Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e — originally planted in the 1880s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushera Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e — at the base of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMoon Mountain District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRossi Ranch\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Sonoma Valley’s benchmark sites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72% Zinfandel\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark blackberry, black cherry, core depth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e — lift, red fruit brightness, spice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3% Petite Sirah\u003c\/strong\u003e — structure, tannin, darker edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinfandel forms the backbone. Grenache brings energy. Petite Sirah tightens the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native yeast, carbonic maceration, 3–5 day cold soak, 2–6 weeks on skins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Cluster:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 months in French oak (10% new puncheon*)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hands-off, structure-driven approach—guided by vineyard and fermentation, not heavy oak extraction. Carbonic maceration adds aromatic lift and freshness, helping preserve vibrancy even at full California ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Try It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric Sonoma vineyards. Organic farming. Native fermentation. Carbonic maceration used with restraint and intention—not for gimmick, but for balance and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA California blend that remembers where it comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not all California reds need to taste the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one shows site, structure, and restraint—without losing California’s natural warmth. Carbonic maceration brings energy and brightness to the blend, keeping the wine focused, lifted, and alive on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMoon Mountain District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e leaves its imprint here: elevation, volcanic soils, and exposure shaping a wine with tension, depth, and backbone—even within a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellar \u0026amp; Serving Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry. Structured. Balanced.\u003cbr\u003eRipe fruit without sweetness. Structure without excess.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink over the next 5–7 years, where fruit and structure stay in sync.\u003cbr\u003e(10+ years? Possible—but not the point.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the table:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearty pasta dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sonoma Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic \/ in conversion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goblet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.1%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 months French oak, 10% new puncheon*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* \u003cstrong\u003eWine Term: Puncheon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA puncheon is a large oak barrel (500–600L), bigger than a standard barrique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess wood contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlower oxygen exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore subtle oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslation: texture and integration—not oak dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"65 Warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/products\/alcoholic-beverages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProposition 65 Warning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Wine Stop Wine Shops \u0026 Tasting Bars","offers":[{"title":"750 ML \/ $0.10 included in listed price","offer_id":45360503783559,"sku":null,"price":25.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0336\/4743\/files\/Winery-Sixteen-600-2023-EV-Red-Blend-_Zinfandel_-Grenache_-Petite-Sirah_-product-image-459-large_1.png?v=1785303118","url":"https:\/\/mywinestop.com\/products\/sonoma-enrico-valentne-red","provider":"Wine Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}