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The Maneater Derby Vineyard

Derby

Paso Robles · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Zinfandel · Syrah · Grenache · Mourvèdre · Petite Sirah
Country
United States
Region
Paso Robles · Central Coast
Appellation
Paso Robles
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast meat · lamb rack · stew · aged cheeses · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201293 pts

    From an aptly named vineyard, this whopper of a wine blends 37% Zinfandel, 32% Syrah, 16% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre with 24% new oak and 20% whole-cluster fermentation. The result is a perfume that's both tart with boysenberry and rich with caramel, oak and cola. Black plum, gr…

  • 201193 pts

    This blend of 58% Petite Sirah and 42% Zinfandel provides a good example of a winery going over the top and succeeding. Aromas recall blackberry-laced tea, dried rose petals and Luxardo cherries. Cassis provides the centerpoint of the flavor profile, with a backbone of ample tan…