2019 Rhône Blend
ESTATE GROWN - SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Best Rhône Blend, Gold 92 points - Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
The 2019 Rhône Blend opens with subtle aromas of strawberry and Bing cherry with trailing hints of smoke. Smooth, polished flavors of cherry, pomegranate and strawberry cream anticipate hints of cedar, sage and eucalyptus. Light spice notes linger on a seamless, integrated finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Syrah/Grenache
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Acid
.53
pH
3.65
Aging
22 months in French oak barrels (50% new oak)
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Rhône Blend opens with subtle aromas of strawberry and Bing cherry with trailing hints of smoke. Smooth, polished flavors of cherry, pomegranate and strawberry cream anticipate hints of cedar, sage and eucalyptus. Light spice notes linger on a seamless, integrated finish.
Vineyard Notes
The 35-acre Brick Barn estate vineyard lies just north of the Santa Ynez River in a largely unexplored winegrowing corridor near the city of Buellton in the western Santa Ynez Valley. This wine represents a barrel selection featuring three Grenache clones and two Syrah clones, all planted to individual blocks along an upper highland at an elevation of 550 feet. Here, rocky loam and limestone soils provide ideal conditions for classic Rhône varieties. Persistent sun exposure ensures ripe flavors, while the Pacific Ocean—just 10 miles away—delivers daily cooling that maintains fruit acidity and structure. These conditions combine to create a unique growing environment that speaks through our wines.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was harvested at night and delivered to the winery in the cool morning hours. The Grenache and Syrah lots were separately fermented in open-top bins and open-top tanks. The Syrah was co-fermented with a small lot of Viognier (5%), a classic Rhône technique used to amplify the Syrah’s color and aroma profile. After gentle pressing, the separate lots were settled and racked—the Grenache to French oak barrels, and the Syrah to French oak barrels as well as 500-liter American oak puncheons. Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi chose American oak because its caramel and vanilla character melds beautifully with the Syrah grape’s peppery spice qualities. At the conclusion of aging, Adrian identified standout barrels; conducted several blending trials; and ultimately settled upon a deliciously symmetrical blend of Grenache and Syrah.
Food Pairing Notes
The smooth, complex flavors of the 2019 Rhône Blend are a nice match for grilled lamb chops, pasta Bolognese and gourmet cheeseburgers.
Product Reviews
Kristi Foley
(Sep 22, 2022 at 3:12 PM)
We are loving this Rhone Blend. It's our go-to wine for a nice relaxing dinner, and seems to pair nicely with almost anything, but also great to sip on it's own. This is hands down my guy's favorite wine from our latest shipment.
Linda
(Mar 8, 2023 at 1:22 PM)
This Rhone blend is perfect for drinking while on you back deck grilling dinner. It is delicious on it’s own as well as with food.
Ruth Clincy
(Mar 8, 2023 at 2:08 PM)
I love this Rhone Blend and didn't know it until I made an "error" on a blind tasting!!! My new "favorite" red wine at Brickbarn! Thank you!! 🍷🍓🍒🍇❤️
Nancy Deschuytner
(Mar 9, 2023 at 3:59 PM)
This is my favorite Rhone Blend!! It has the perfect taste every time we pour at the vineyard or at home!! Enjoy it so much, keep it going!! Love from North Carolina
Tommy
(Mar 9, 2023 at 6:52 PM)
Can’t say it’s our favorite because we love all your wines. This wine has that something extra that is so special..All our friends can’t wait for our order to come in.
Karen Sowers
(Mar 19, 2023 at 3:45 PM)
This is my favorite Brick Barn wine! It is so smooth and velvety. It pairs wonderfully with Italian food and steaks. Absolutely delicious!