Welcome summer with our distinguished 2020 Twelve Falls. This wine, full of elegance and depth, tells its own unique story with each sip. As the summer weather unfolds, it's the perfect time to try a robust red wine and discover the variety of flavors that Twelve Falls can bring to your seasonal dishes. Read on for our top five pairings to enjoy this July.
1. Grilled Meats
Pair our Twelve Falls with decadently seasoned, fire-kissed cuts of prime beef, lamb, or succulent ribs barbecued to perfection. The robust, complex profile of the wine serves as an opulent counterpart to these hearty selections.
2. Gourmet Burgers
A luxuriant gourmet burger becomes an epicurean delight when paired with this intriguing red blend. Consider embellishments such as cave-aged Roquefort or balsamic-glazed caramelized onions to further accentuate the wine's sophisticated complexity.
3. Vegetable Medley
Embrace the season's bounty with a medley of flame-grilled vegetables. The smoky, charred profiles of asparagus, bell peppers, and zucchini intertwine beautifully with the earthy underpinnings of the Twelve Falls.
4. Artisanal Pasta Creations
Let the elegant structure of this wine complement a meticulously crafted pasta dish adorned with a rich, slow-cooked ragù. The vibrant acidity of heirloom tomatoes marries beautifully with the wine, and the generous, meaty sauce is an ideal companion to its enveloping tannins.
5. Curated Cheese Selection
Indulge in a curated cheese board, hand-selected to match the depth of this wine. Choose from a range of mature hard cheeses, like Comté or aged Gouda, or perhaps a tangy Stilton. These powerful, rich flavors will provide a harmonious dance with the dense fruit and spice nuances of our Twelve Falls.
2020 Twelve Falls Red Wine
A proprietary blend representing our estate vineyards, the 2020 Twelve Falls is saturated, rich, and plush, with layers of intriguing dark berry fruits and savory spice. The nose and palate contribute notes of black cherry, blackberry, and red currant, alongside fresh, lifted, chaparral notes of wild violet, anise, mint, and maraschino cherry, backed up by baking spice notes of cinnamon, clove and roasted hazelnuts, piquing interest with the seamlessly integrated oak aging.
Deep and full, the mouthfeel is nuanced with more velvety tannins, finishing with finesse and generosity, all harkening back to the estate’s ability to entwine depth of flavor with grace and elegance.
