This big, bold blend of 7 different red varietals takes no prisoners. A big hit with fans since its first vintage in 2007, Pirate TreasuRed is a smooth, complex and drinkable wine that shows off the magic of blending. There’s no reason you can’t have fun with high-end wine – in fact, we highly recommend it!
Tech specs:
Blend of 7 red varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah
Napa Valley appellation
Typically around 14.5% alcohol
100% French Oak, ~40% new, 22 months
700-800 cases produced annually
Suggested drinking range: 1-10 years. Not intended for long-term aging but will hold up for some time.
Suggested pairings: BBQ ribs, pulled pork, jerk chicken, wood-fired pizza, hearty red sauce, brisket, gourmet burgers, chorizo/spicy sausage, and many others – quite a versatile wine.
Wine history:
Heidi makes wine from a number of different varieties each year to be able to have more blending options. (She likens it to adding more colors to your palette if you are an artist.) The first year she worked on this wine (2007) the result was not what she expected, but something even better. The blend she came up with was so delicious that an entirely new wine was born. Because the original blend used seven varietals, the ‘treasure of the seven seas’ idea was a natural, and the idea to call it Pirate was born. Aside from the delicious wine inside, Pirate TreasuRed is also known for its distinct packaging – it comes in a short 750ml bottle that resembles a rum bottle, and its six bottle wine box is printed to look like a treasure chest. With its treasure map label and gold doubloon on top of the foil, it’s an irresistibly fun wine that has won many fans. And, when drinking it with your friends, the appropriate toast is “ARRRRGH!”
Tasting Notes:
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2007 Pirate TreasuRed