{"product_id":"2022-sonoma-valley-uberblend","title":"2022 Sonoma Valley Überblend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00; font-size: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Created to showcase the finest wine possible from the Mathis Estate Vineyard, the Überblend includes all 4 varieties grown, with an emphasis on Petite Sirah. The ‘22 is inky black, concentrated, and extremely aromatic. This exceptional Überblend has exotic scents of thyme, lavender, tea, and pepper, along with juicy cherry and plum fruits.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTexturally supple with silky tannins and racy tannins, this 2022 Mathis Überblend is uniquely versatile in food pairings, and is a great example of what Petite Sirah can offer when combined with softer, red-fruited varieties such as Grenache and Carignane. A delight! Enjoy it today, or anytime in the next 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/4082\/files\/Uber-Blend-Labelsshort_600x600.jpg?v=1709164907\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCTION NOTES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  2022 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPELLATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sonoma Valley \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL(S):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  52% Petite Sirah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  19% Alicante Bouschet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  15% Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  14% Carignane\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMathis Vineyard\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/strong\u003e   September 14, 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   22\u003c\/span\u003e months, in 60-gallon, neutral French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL:\u003c\/strong\u003e  14.8%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASES:\u003c\/strong\u003e  138 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e  5.99 g\/L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVINEYARD DESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 15px; float: right; margin-bottom: 25px;\" alt=\"Mathis Vineyard - Early Morning, Grenache, Sonoma Valley\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/4082\/files\/130527-Mathis_Vineyard_in_Low_Light_medium.jpg?451\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMathis Vineyard covers a 7.5 acre plot, situated in the hills above the town of Sonoma, on a warm, south-facing slope. The soils are volcanic in origin, low vigor, with underlying rhyolitic rock.  The nearby San Francisco Bay, visible from the vineyard, provides a cooling influence and allows for extended hang time at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRODUCTION NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was the second in a string of three extreme drought years, with only 10 inches of rain during the winter\/spring. Spring and budbreak was very early: about 3 weeks before average with budbreak in February. The dry conditions led to a low yield of small berries with concentrated flavors and high acidity. Mercifully, the summer months passed without any extreme heat events  which allowed for some additional hang time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe four varietals were harvested together on September 14th and co-fermented in two 1.2-ton open-top tanks. The cap was managed with 2 daily punch downs. The cuvee reached dryness after 12 days and was pressed off the skins 2 days later. Prior to bottling, the wine was aged with minimal intervention in neutral French oak barrels for 22 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking very well at release, the 2022 Überblend’s chalky tannins and bright acidity ensure it will continue to improve and evolve well into future decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Mathis Wine 2022 Überblend Mathis Vineyard Red Blend (Sonoma Valley)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ripe cherry, candied blueberry and lilac aromas dance on the nose of this electric Petite Sirah-dominated blend. The palate brings in a savory edge, with flavors of baked berries, sage and fresh thyme mingling across a finish that balances neatly between rousing acidity and plush tannin. —T.R.C. abv: 14.8% Price: $42\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mathis Wine","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":43479210852441,"sku":"22Uberblendx1","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/4082\/files\/UB-Single-22-COMING-SOON_0810fd30-1dec-4855-8cab-763c22f98bfd.jpg?v=1782680206","url":"https:\/\/www.mathiswine.com\/products\/2022-sonoma-valley-uberblend","provider":"Mathis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}