La Clarine Farm, Are-Bure-Boke Sierra Foothills, 2020

A brilliant cherry red color, this blend of Grenache and Barbera really highlights each grape. Grenache qualities come through on the nose: notes of cherries, herbs, and smoke. Once you sip you’ll come to realize the Barbera grapes take the lead on flavor. Give this one a good chill and soak it in with the last days of summer.

Matthew Allen