2018 Waugh JR Red Blend

Harvest Date: Between September 13 and October 15, 2018
Brix: 23.8 - 24.8 and pH: 3.71
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production: 310 Cases

A blend of all our red varietals, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa and Sonoma), Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Barbera.

Usually the blend is 25 to 30% Zinfandel. However, with limited Zin production in 2018 and a bit of a bumper crop in Cabernet Sauvignon, the blend is a little more Bordeaux based and 33% Cab Sauv.

Extremely perfumed and floral with lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement.

We have updated the back of the Junior bottle to tell the story of Junior and how it came about. If you were not aware of what inspired Waugh Cellars business model and the Junior label, the back of the bottle will now tell you. It was an episode of Seinfeld called The Opposite that really spoke to me and I titled our business plan, The Costanza. 

Enjoy! Cheers!