Mathis Wine, “Uber Blend,” Sonoma Valley

Überblend is the ultimate expression of a Red Blend from the Mathis Vineyard. Long before arriving at this quintessential blend (and long before the ride sharing service emerged), experimentation began with small lots’ blending back in 2006. This bruising beast highlights the amazing pepper spice, inky blackness and boysenberry fruit of Petite Sirah, with the other varieties contributing notes of pomegranate juice, cherry liquor, and a juicy sweet center that makes it all hang together. The new French oak barrels used in maturation add nice dark chocolate and mocha aromas. Body is high as is concentration and the wine has an intense, long, black cherry finish.

Varietals: Grenache

Vineyards: Mathis Vineyard, 350’ elevation; volcanic soils (Solomon, St. Helen, Basalt, Rhyolite)

Farming: Organic

Vinification: Fermented on the skins in small open top fermenters; native yeasts; two to three ;punchdowns per day

Aging: 36 months, in French oak barrels (30% new)