2019 D'Elissagaray Basque Blend, California
Ursa Winemaker Deborah Elissagaray created this blend to honor her father’s Basque heritage.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Red blend
Aging
20% new French, 20% new American, 60% neutral oak
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aromas of strawberry jam and creamy milk chocolate with notes of white pepper, cranberry, strawberry, cherry, and cocoa on the palate
Awards
Silver – 2023 El Dorado County Fair
Winemaker Notes
Blend of 20% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Petite Sirah, 20% Tannat
Food Pairing Notes
Axis backstrap, antelope schnitzel, stuffed mushrooms, herb-crusted lamb shanks
Other Notes
Winemaker Deborah Elissagaray has family ties to the Pyrenees Mountain village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in Southwest France. The region inspired her work on the D’Elissagaray Basque Blend that bears her name and honors her father's Basque heritage.