SHEBANG 12TH CUVEE RED BLEND

90 points Decanter (Cuvée XI) A multi-vintage, multi-varietal mish-mash! From Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, it includes old-vine Zinfandel, Carignan, Petite Sirah, Mourvèdre, Alicante Bouschet and Barbera, made in a solera. Juicy red fruit, fresh acidity, dusty tannins and grippy complexity. (TG)   (5/2018)K&L NotesThe Whole Shebang! is inspired by the Bedrock Vineyard, which was founded in 1854 by business partners and then-Californians William Tecumseh Sherman and Fightin' Joe Hooker, who were trying their hand at the wine country life--until troubles back east pulled them back into government service. Later, it was replanted by Senator George Hearst. Vintner Morgan Twain-Peterson makes this field blend styled wine from 55% Zinfandel, with Carignane, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Alicante Bouchet, Grenache, Syrah, Barbera, and a few aromatic white varieties. Many of these sources are old vines, making this one of our best bargains in heritage-vineyard California wine. Fun fact: Originally, Shebang! was released in a petite wine jug, with a handle, to emphasize its everyday drinkability.0