2019 Revelation

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Red Blend

Wine Enthusiast

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous

Wine & Spirits

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney's Vineyard (Blocks J1, P1 & F1) located on the Fess Parker Home Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

Aged 21 months in 100% French oak, of which 38% is new 228L Burgundy barrels and 500L Puncheons

Cooperage

Francois Freres, Sirugue, Ermitage

Technical Data

Composition

56% Syrah, 44% Grenache

Alcohol %

14.9

Acidity

0.540 g/100mL

3.77

Harvest Brix

25.4-27.4

Harvest Date

10/17-10/23/19

Production

333 cases

Description

Revelation is a proven tasting room favorite, year after year, and this vintage will be no different. The 2019 Rodney's Vineyard Revelation is a red Rhône blend of 56% Syrah and 44% Grenache. Blueberry, black cherry and boysenberry aromas are dominant, while hints of cinnamon, vanilla, rose petal, toasty oak and sage round out the nose. Dark fruit flavors of black cherry, red plum and blueberry show through on the palate with anise, baking chocolate and vanilla to follow, making this a delicious blend not to be missed.

Red meats and game pair especially well with Revelation as do mushroom or peppered sauces. Or try it with tuna or salmon with a rich sauce.

Wine Critic Reviews

"The 2019 Revelation Rodney's Vineyard is a top selection of the best Syrah and Grenache. A rich, potent wine, the Revelation offers up copious red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, menthol and sage give this rich, heady Rhône blend a good bit of nuance." ~ Antonio Galloni's Vinous "...It has a great nose of ripe darker berry fruits as well as peppery herbs, spring flowers, and hints of leather. Textured, medium-bodied, and balanced, with outstanding length, it's a classy Syrah from this team that's ideal for drinking over the coming 7-8 years or so." ~ Jeb Dunnuck