2016 Silvia Cellars Three Barrels Red Blend ($28)

The inspiration for Silvia Cellars began in 1885 on a family owned vineyard in Sicily. Striving to create quality wine for his dinner table, Nonno Silvia shared a passion for vendemmia (harvesting) of his vines with the members of his family. Over a century later, Antonio Silvia carried on his Grandfather’s legacy by starting his own winery with the same values. Silvia Cellars, a family owned winery, was born from the desire to capture the best of California appellations from seeking growing sites that fit their Sicilian winemaking style.

This is Silvia Cellars third vintage of the Three Barrels red blend. It’s produced from 60% Syrah, (Sonoma and Mendocino), 20% Zinfandel (Dry Creek) and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon (Suisun Valley).

Fermentation occurred with 80% in oak (50% of which is new French and American Oak) and the remaining 20% was fermented in stainless steel tanks.

This Silvia Cellars Three Barrels Blend is medium purple in color and has notes of black cherry, plum and jam on the nose. On the palate it’s well balanced, mildly tannic and has a long finish that highlights its oak aging.

This is yet another fine example of an affordable and attainable wine that fits right in as a Behind the Cork™ wine of the week.

You can find Silvia Cellars wines on https://silviacellars.com

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Antonio Silvia, Managing Director of Silvia Cellars LLC