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Left Bend

Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Zinfandel · Carignane · Syrah · Mourvèdre
Country
United States
Region
Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Clara Valley
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
sweet

Food pairing

blue cheeses · chocolate-based desserts · dried fruits · strong cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201588 pts

    This dessert blend of 66% Zinfandel, 21% Carignane, 8% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre begins with a pruney and alcohol-laden nose, but then peppercorn, clove, Indian spice and plum skin aromas emerge. The palate is tense despite the wine's 11% residual sugar, with dried red and black fr…