The 2018 River Runner Red Blend is a blend of Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. A Syrah dominant blend which gives deep lush dark soft fruit, the other varietals adding depth and spice. Puncheon barrel fermentations add to integrated oak throughout this smooth elegant wine.
Product/Service Details:
Name: 2018 River Runner Red
Key Features: Syrah-dominant blend of Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah. Puncheon barrel fermentations for integrated oak. Deep, lush dark fruit with added depth and spice.
Sensory Notes:
Nose: Blackberry, plum, and dark cherry with hints of cocoa and clove.
Palate: Lush dark fruit core—blackberry, black plum—layered with Merlot’s plushness, Zinfandel’s warm spice, and Petite Sirah’s color and grip.
Texture: Medium-plus body; velvety, well-knit tannins from puncheon work; smooth, elegant flow.
Finish: Long and polished with dark fruit, cocoa-dust, and a gentle spice echo.
Food Pairings (friends first, cork second):
Ribeye or tri-tip with rosemary and garlic
Slow-cooked short ribs or dry-rubbed pork ribs
Sausage lasagna or mushroom bolognese
Veg route: grilled portobellos, charred eggplant, rosemary potatoes
Cheeses: aged cheddar, Manchego, or Gouda
Moments at the table:
Family beef dinner night
After-river pizza and stories with the crew
Sunday roast with root vegetables
Want a table-friendly two-pack or a 3-bottle lineup for hosting? I can help pick the bottles. Save me a seat—Good Times, Great Wine.
The 2018 River Runner Red Blend is a blend of Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. A Syrah dominant blend which gives deep lush dark soft fruit, the other varietals adding depth and spice. Puncheon barrel fermentations add to integrated oak throughout this smooth elegant wine.
Product/Service Details:
Name: 2018 River Runner Red
Key Features: Syrah-dominant blend of Syrah, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah. Puncheon barrel fermentations for integrated oak. Deep, lush dark fruit with added depth and spice.
Sensory Notes:
Nose: Blackberry, plum, and dark cherry with hints of cocoa and clove.
Palate: Lush dark fruit core—blackberry, black plum—layered with Merlot’s plushness, Zinfandel’s warm spice, and Petite Sirah’s color and grip.
Texture: Medium-plus body; velvety, well-knit tannins from puncheon work; smooth, elegant flow.
Finish: Long and polished with dark fruit, cocoa-dust, and a gentle spice echo.
Food Pairings (friends first, cork second):
Ribeye or tri-tip with rosemary and garlic
Slow-cooked short ribs or dry-rubbed pork ribs
Sausage lasagna or mushroom bolognese
Veg route: grilled portobellos, charred eggplant, rosemary potatoes
Cheeses: aged cheddar, Manchego, or Gouda
Moments at the table:
Family beef dinner night
After-river pizza and stories with the crew
Sunday roast with root vegetables
Want a table-friendly two-pack or a 3-bottle lineup for hosting? I can help pick the bottles. Save me a seat—Good Times, Great Wine.
