{"product_id":"vena-cava-big-blend-2021","title":"2021 Vena Cava Bordeaux Blend","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18c34d9\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"37\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRegion\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eValle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1drusic\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eA small-production red blend from Vena Cava, crafted in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe by winemaker Phil Gregory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eA distinctive five-variety blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e25% Syrah, 25% Cabernet, 19% Petite Sirah, 17% Zinfandel, and 14% Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"329\" data-content-reference-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eAged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e13 months in French and American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together ripe fruit, spice, and earthy complexity while maintaining freshness and soft tannins \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"515\" data-content-reference-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eDeep ruby red in the glass, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e2021 Vena Cava Big Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with ripe blackberry, plum, and fig, layered with warm spice and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eThe palate is smooth and medium-bodied, with generous dark fruit, soft tannins, and medium-to-high acidity providing freshness and balance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"863\" data-content-reference-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eRich without feeling overly heavy, this is an expressive Valle de Guadalupe red with ripe fruit at its center and enough structure and acidity to make it especially versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d2pasj\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"iordj9\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eAromas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eRipe blackberry and plum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eFig, warm spice, and earthy notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tfpbzf\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eSmooth, ripe dark fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eMedium-bodied with soft tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eFresh, medium-to-high acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cu8xzp\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eSmooth and fruit-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eLingering spice and earthy character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eThe 2021 Big Blend brings together \u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eSyrah, Cabernet, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Grenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, five varieties that contribute different layers of fruit, structure, spice, and freshness to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eThe wine is aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e13 months in a combination of French and American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding complexity to its ripe fruit profile while maintaining the approachable character of the blend. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1749\" data-content-reference-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eCrafted by winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003ePhil Gregory\u003c\/strong\u003e in Valle de Guadalupe, the Big Blend offers an introduction to the distinctive red wines emerging from Baja California wine country. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1951\" data-content-reference-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3d7pxu\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003ePair with grilled steak, carne asada, braised beef, hearty stews, or spicy dishes. The wine's ripe dark fruit, soft tannins, and bright acidity also make it an excellent match for cheese and charcuterie boards. These pairings closely follow the winery's recommendations of grilled red meats, stews, spicy foods, and cheese platters. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2349\" data-content-reference-end=\"2378\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eFor something more casual, open a bottle alongside smoky barbecue, burgers, or a richly topped pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gisunw\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003e2021 Vena Cava Big Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an important part of the North American wine story we want to explore at Kascadia — one that extends south to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eValle de Guadalupe and the emerging wines of Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003eValle de Guadalupe has its own identity at the table, and Big Blend offers an inviting place to begin. Rather than relying on a single grape variety, the wine brings together Syrah, Cabernet, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Grenache in a distinctly unconventional blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003eThe result is generous but balanced: ripe blackberry, plum, and fig meet spice and earth, while soft tannins and vibrant acidity keep the wine composed and food-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eThirteen months in French and American oak adds another layer of complexity without taking away from the dark-fruited character at the heart of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003eIt is precisely the kind of bottle we want to bring to Kascadia: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003ea wine that expands the conversation about what North American wine can be and where it can come from.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eFrom British Columbia and California to Baja California, we're continuing to seek out wines with a strong sense of place and a story worth bringing to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003eCOMING SOON TO KASCADIA WINE MERCHANTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kascadia Wine Merchants ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108608397491,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1712\/4361\/files\/8bcba602-3613-4b4e-8e22-4361684a61e9.png?v=1790548424","url":"https:\/\/kascadiawinemerchants.com\/products\/vena-cava-big-blend-2021","provider":"Kascadia Wine Merchants ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}