The Paring Red Blend is a California Bordeaux-style red wine crafted by winemaker Matt Dees, the team behind Jonata and The Hilt Estate in Santa Barbara County. This elegant blend of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot delivers exceptional quality at an accessible price point.

The wine opens with an utterly fascinating nose of lifted black fruit, savory green herbs, and dark notes of grilled bread, espresso, and anise. On the palate, bright red fruit and black plum play in a constant interplay between sweet and savory. Gentle, dusty tannins guide the wine to an incredibly long and precise finish, marked by mulberry sweetness and a wonderful tension between tannic structure and bright acidity. At 14.5% alcohol, the wine is balanced and refined, earning 91 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Pairs beautifully with beef, lamb, and aged hard cheeses.