2018 Rita's Block
Rita’s Block is an exotic field blend grown at the Alegria Vineyards in the Russian River Valley with 20 different varietals all interplanted to create this complex wine. Rita's Block is tended to by friends and family throughout the entire year, leading up to hand harvesting by this group.
Cellared 24 months in 30% new American Oak (Minnesota)
Here is the composition of the 2018 Rita's Block:
Zinfandel - 58.6%
Primitivo - 22.9%
Alicante Bouschet - 5.0%
Petite Sirah - 2.0%
Trousseau - 2.3%
Charbono - 2.1%
Syrah - 1.7%
Mataro - 1.2%
Tinta Cao - 1.1%
Einset - 1.1%
Negrette - 0.9%
Petit Beclan - 0.3%
Petit Bouschet - 0.2%
Rubired - 0.2%
Carignane - 0.2%
Garnacha - 0.1%
Secret - 0.1%
Liatiko - <0.1%
Grand Noir Calmette - <0.1%
Royalty - <0.1%
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Vineyard Designation
Alegria Vineyards
Harvest Date
10/17/2018
Sugar
24.2
Acid
6.8
pH
3.58
Aging
24 Months 30% New American Oak
Fermentation
Open tank
Bottling Date
1/14/2021
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
15.7
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Deep garnet with only slight rim browning. Black cherry, tar vanilla. Medium to low acids, medium, well balanced tannins. Toasted oak. Medium balanced finish
Vineyard Notes
Special, dedicated 3/4 acre block in the Russian River Valley at Alegria Vineyards
Production Notes
Produced entirely at Alegria Vineyards and then barreled into American Oak for ageing
Winemaker Notes
One of the lightest tasting Rita's Blocks that we've made making the 2017 very approachable and tasty now through 2027
Food Pairing Notes
BBQ'd foods go great with Rita's Block - especially pork chops and grilled steak. In addition, this Field Blend pairs especially well with tomato based curry dishes as the wide range of flavors in Rita's Block works perfectly with the rainbow of flavors in curry dishes
Production
98 cases
Other Notes
14 Varietal Field Blend: Zinfandel 61%; Primitivo 21%; Alicante Bouschet 5%; Petite Syrah 3%; Trousseau 3%; Syrah 2%; Charbono 2%; Mataro 1%; Tinta Cao 1%; Einset 1%; Negrette 1%; and Petit Beclan. Cabernet Sauvignon, Liatiko