2021 Las Jaras Sweet Berry Wine, Mendocino County, California

With each sip, a greeting of robust aromas of cocoa powder, black plum, marionberry, forest floor, and allspice will meet you. With each sip, you'll encounter notes of blue fruit, deep cherry, and red licorice, supported by supple tannins will lead to an enduring and savory finish. And no, it's not sweet or an equivalent to Boone's Farm...it is a stunner!

Laden with spices and vibrant berry notes, this wine pairs impeccably with an array of dishes, showcasing its remarkable versatility. Undoubtedly, it's a wine that will beckon us back time and again throughout the years to come.

The name of Las Jaras Wines comes from the wildflowers that bloom in the desert after a rainy season that's wetter than usual. These wildflowers are a sign that winter has ended and warmer days are ahead.

"After skipping the 2020 vintage of Sweet Berry Wine due to wildfire, we are happy to finally release this iteration of our flagship red blend. It exudes incredible finesse; however, this hasn't always been the case. This vintage required ample time to stretch its legs and evolve into the elegant and harmonious beauty that now graces the glass before you. The vintage was characterized by drought conditions, yielding a small crop of petite berries, reduced by 20% to 30%. Rainfall barely reached half of the average, subjecting the vines to a struggle in bearing fruit. Fortunately, the weather remained relatively mild after that. It took us a little longer to release the 2021 because it necessitated extended periods in both barrel and bottle to find its rhythm. The result is a wine that wields power yet exhibits refinement. "

At Las Jaras, Joel & Eric have a focus, Starting with a whim, a talent and a desire and turning it into a winemaking beast, they never lost sight of that focus. Their goal is to make delicious wine that has tons of energy and balance. To be vibrant, delicate, and supple wines all at the same time while also being food friendly and easy for anyone to enjoy. Las Jaras wines are intended to reflect the unique terroir of the vineyards using minimal intervention so you can taste their natural, rhythmic expression. If you are not used to drinking wines made this way, the experience can be a revelation.

57% Zinfandel, 25% Petite Sirah, 18% Carignan