Roth Estate Heritage Red Blend Sonoma County
Roth Estate Heritage Red Blend Sonoma County is a 750mL red wine at 14.9% ABV — the 2016 Heritage, verified against Roth Estate's official 2016 fact sheet: a Syrah-led blend of 25% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 15% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 8% Zinfandel and 8% Petit Verdot, from fruit across the south-eastern parts of Sonoma County, aged 17 months in French and American oak, 60% new. Production was 5,500 cases. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 14.9% (winery's official 2016 fact sheet)
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2016
- Blend: 25% Syrah, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Malbec, 15% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 8% Zinfandel, 8% Petit Verdot (official 2016 fact sheet)
- Origin: Sonoma County, California — Roth Estate (Foley Family Wines), fruit from the county's south-eastern parts
- Ageing: 17 months in French and American oak, 60% new
Heritage, Blended the Sonoma Way
Roth Estate was founded in 2001 as a tribute to the founder's family name, originally to make bold Cabernet from the Alexander Valley; Heritage is its wider Sonoma statement — seven varieties from across the county's south-eastern reaches, blended as a tribute, in the winery's words, to the heritage and journeys that shaped the country. The 2016 season started early and warm, and the fruit came in between 12 September and 2 October in high quality with balanced acidity. See the range on the Roth Estate Winery vendor page or browse more red wine and wine.
Tasting Notes
From the winery's 2016 fact sheet: a deep ruby pour. Nose: Boysenberry, cocoa dust and black pepper. Palate: Bold tannins carrying blackberry, blueberry, white chocolate, vanilla and toasted oak.
How to Enjoy
Decant 45–60 minutes and serve at cool room temperature, with grilled meats, beef stew or game — the pairings this blend's Syrah-and-oak frame is built for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main grape? Syrah, at 25% — Heritage is a true seven-variety blend, and its composition changes substantially from vintage to vintage.
How was it reviewed? Wine.com lists 90-point reviews from both the Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast for the 2016.
How strong is it? 14.9% ABV, per the winery's official 2016 fact sheet.
Seven varieties, one Sonoma tribute — order Roth Heritage Red Blend from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.