2022
The Sheriff

Red Blend
SKU: BSREL223M

Our powerful boldest premium reds, dark, age-worthy wines of substance. Regardless of their grape, these heavyweights are barrel-aged and quite concentrated in flavor.

FOOD PAIRING: These big reds perform best with rich, high-protein foods such as AGED CHEESES & RED MEATS and work brilliantly with RICHER, BOLDER SAUCES too.

$55
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$44 Member Price*
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Description

The story of our founder is as long as it is colorful. One of California's first sheriffs, Agoston Haraszthy was elected the Sheriff of San Diego County in 1850. He built the first  jail and served two exciting years before moving north to pursue "purple gold" and the perfect terroir for fine wines. He found it in Sonoma County where he established Buena Vista Winery in 1857 - It is his legacy that inspired this wine and the work of sheriffs everywhere that we honor with its release.

This wine is also available to purchase by the case through our Custom Label Program.

GOLD MEDAL 93 POINTS | WINEMAKER CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

This wine has a deep crimson hue.

Aroma: 

Opulent scents of red currant, ripe blackberry, and accented by a hint of gardenia. Medium bodied, this wine carries a sumptuously smooth texture and elegant tannins.

Palate: 

Delicate hints of herbs and velvety dark chocolate add depth to the luscious fruit notes on the palate. The finish is long, lavish, and utterly delightful.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

The Sheriff of Buena Vista proudly calls Sonoma County its home. The varietals that compose the 2022 vintage are harvested from appellations throughout the county including Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley, Moon Mountain District, Alexander Valley. The individual varietals were aged separately for 15 months in a variety of new and neutral oak barrels before being blended prior to bottling.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Sonoma County
  • Alcohol: 15%
  • pH: 3.78
  • Total Acidity: 5.6g/L
  • Varietals:
    • 49% Petite Sirah
    • 24% Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 14% Syrah
    • 5% Grenache
    • 5% Tempranillo
    • 3% Merlot
  • Aging:
    • ​15 months in French oak
    • 20% New oak
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Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops, Hearty Beef Stew w/Garden Vegetables, Hungarian Goulash
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese
Fruits & Vegetables:
An Assortment of Fresh Fruits

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