Field Recordings 2022 Fiction Red
Pairs with: Grilled portobello burgers
Good for: Enjoying by a camp fire
Grape: 40% Zinfandel, 20% Charbono, 14% Alicante, 11% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet France
I am from: Paso Robles, California
The Story: Field Recordings is winemaker Andrew Jones’ personal catalog of the people and places he values most. Spending his days as a vine nursery fieldman planning and planting vineyards for farmers all over California, Andrew is sometimes offered small lots of their best fruit on the side. Having stood in just about every vineyard on the Central Coast, he’s all about finding those underdogs with untapped potential. As friendships are made and opportunities are embraced, Andrew produces small quantities of soulful wine from these unusual, quiet vineyards, and Fiction is no exception.
Why You'll Love Me: This wine is a full-bodied, fruit-forward expression of the Paso Robles region. Lots of blue/black fruit, with tannins that are firm yet well-integrated. Luxurious notes of blueberries, blackberries, smoked meat, and spice mingle with hints of licorice and menthol -- this is a perfect red for the cooler weather ahead!