Description

Leese Fitch Red Blend

This wine celebrates our first home, the Lease-Fitch adobe, built in 1836, this historical landmark in the Sonoma plaza as named after Jacob Leese and Henry Fitch, brothers-in-law to general Mariano Vallejo, the founder of the town of Sonoma.

Truly a representation of everything California, Leese-Fitch was born in the town of Sonoma. The state of California was also born in this now quiet, rural town. Before the glitz of Hollywood, prior to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and the innovation of Silicon Valley – in California there was the town of Sonoma. Early one Sunday morning, General Vallejo, who possessed the land grant that included the town, heard a knock at his door. A small, yet heavily-armed group of Americans requested that he surrender Sonoma. The General, who later went on to serve in the California State Senate, peacefully acquiesced. To legitimize their conquest, the Americans drew a crude rendition of a grizzly bear on canvas along with the words “California Republic.” In the center of the Sonoma Plaza a new flag was raised. The Republic of California was born

Aromatics of blackberry cobbler, vanilla, cassis and hints of toasted sage. On the palate, dark black fruits – blackberry, black cherry and dried blueberry with hints of tart pomegranate and sweet leather. The finish showcases mocha chocolate, toasted coconut, dried cherry, cardamom and a touch of Mexican oregano.

Leese Fitch Red Blend Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Garnet
• AROMA: blackberry cobbler, vanilla, cassis and hints of toasted sage
• TASTE: Blackberry, black cherry and dried blueberry with hints of tart pomegranate and sweet leather
• FINISH: Mocha chocolate, toasted coconut, dried cherry and cardamom
• ABV: 13.5%