2019
Etched Bottles - For Those Special Occasions

Red Blend
SKU: BVRERF1972EC

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.

$95
Description

Buena Vista The Sheriff Red Blend, Sonoma County 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.

Available in these 5 lovely designs:

  • Happy Anniversary - CURRENTLY SOLD OUT!
  • Happy Birthday 
  • Congratulations
  • Thank You

You can also create your own personalized etched bottles.  Contact your Ambassador or Corporate Concierge to order!  Please allow 4-8 weeks for delivery.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

This wine displays a vibrant, dark red color in the glass.

Aroma: 

Rich aromas of red currants, plum, and blackberry, with a touch of lilac. 

Palate: 

This medium-bodied wine displays a luscious, refined texture and sophisticated tannins. Subtle layers of herbs and dark cocoa invigorate the dark fruit flavors on the palate. The finish is lengthy, luxurious, and delicious.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

The Sheriff of Buena Vista proudly calls Sonoma County its home. The varietals that compose the 2021 vintage (the Congratulations & Happy Anniversary are 2019) are harvested from appellations throughout the county including Rockpile, Sonoma Valley, Fountaingrove District, Bennett Valley, Russian River Valley and Dry Creek 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: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.64
  • Total Acidity: 5.7g/L
  • Varietals:
    • 35% Petite Sirah
    • 27% Syrah
    • 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 9% Grenache
    • 3% Merlot
    • 3% Mission
    • 3% Alicante Bouschet
  • Aging:
    • 15 months in 100% French oak
    • 9% New oak
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Grilled Spiced Lamb Chops, Hearty Beef Stew w/Garden Vegetables, Hungarian Goulash
Cheese & Nuts:
Medium cheeses. Goat cheese