Theopolis Cuvee Cerise California Red Blend

Theopolis Cuvee Cerise California Red BlendThis complex cuve opens with aromas of blueberry, wildflowers, sage, and subtle vanilla. The palate is bright and focused, showing notes of preserved cherry, mulberry, and allspice, layered with hints of chicory, dark chocolate, and black pepper. Moderate tannins. Pairs well with braised lamb shank or roasted meats. Varietals: 10% Theopolis Vineyards Petite Sirah, 30% Livermore Valley Mourvdre, 20% Livermore Valley Syrah, 40% Livermore Valley Grenache

This complex cuvée opens with aromas of blueberry, wildflowers, sage, and subtle vanilla. The palate is bright and focused, showing notes of preserved cherry, mulberry, and allspice, layered with hints of chicory, dark chocolate, and black pepper. Moderate tannins. Pairs well with braised lamb shank or roasted meats.

93 POINTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST
This wine is lively, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, dried herbs, toasted vanilla and dried florals on the nose. The flavors on the palate are mulberry, Bing cherry and allspice, interwoven with orange zest, bittersweet chocolate shavings, chicory and a dry, mouthwatering finish. Pair with braised lamb shank.

—Tonya Pitts 

91 POINTS - jamessuckling.com
A meaty, flavorful and rather light-bodied red that offers peppery, Rhone-style flavors on moderate tannins. Baked plums, star anise, black pepper and a little wood smoke on the palate. Drink now.

-Jim Gordon

Theopolis Vineyards is a black-owned small lot vineyard and hand-crafted winery located in California’s prestigious Yorkville Highlands of the Anderson Valley.  Situated along Highway 128 in southeastern Mendocino County near the border of Sonoma County, the AVA is a highly elevated, rugged interior wine-growing area. Founded in 2003 by Theodora R. Lee, a San Francisco-based attorney known in the wine world as “Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards,” the estate reflects her dedication to quality, resilience, and craftsmanship. Established in 2003, Wine Critic Robert Parker bestowed a stellar rating of 94-96 points upon wine made from grapes harvested from Theopolis Vineyards, a spectacular showing for the vintner’s first harvest in 2006.