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Longboard Point Break Red (North Coast)

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North Coast · North Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Zinfandel
Country
United States
Region
North Coast · North Coast
Appellation
North Coast
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne assada · queijo curado · massa com molho de tomate

Rated vintages

  • 201387 pts

    This 2013 keeps up the full body and ripe fruit of previous releases, with lush texture and saturated chocolate and blackberry flavors. It's a dry red, however, with no detectable sweetness but plenty of tannin and satisfaction.

  • 201189 pts

    This smooth, medium-bodied red combines Cabernet Sauvignon with Carignane, Merlot, Malbec and Syrah to satisfying effect. The Merlot and Malbec hail from the Russian River Valley's renowned Dakine Vineyard. It's soft in red cherry and blackberry fruit, but a structured wine with…

  • 201086 pts

    This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot and Malbec. The grapes are entirely from Sonoma County. It's a tannic, lusty and ultimately satisfying wine, with jammy berry and spice flavors.