2018 Crosswind Super-Tuscan Red Blend
62% Sangiovese, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, & 3% Petit Verdot.
Crosswind is a Super Tuscan-style blend showcasing Red Mountain Sangiovesewith a robust contribution from Cabernet Sauvignon and subtle influences from Merlot and a small amount of Petit Verdot. This magical blend is soft, silky and very drinkable yet versatile enough with the acid backbone and dark fruit components of Sangioveseand Cabernet Sauvignon to accompany a wide range of foods.
62% Sangiovese, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, & 3% Petit Verdot.
Crosswind is a wind that blows at an angle to the direction of travel. Crosswind reflects the impact that French fruit had on Italian winemaking during the Super Tuscan movement. Think of Cab, Merlot and Petit Verdot as a crosswind to Sangiovese, sending it in a new and most enjoyable direction.
