Sheldon Vineyards 'Proof of Concept' red blend. 2021
Made up of Sonoma and Napa vineyards 36% Graciano, 25% Petite sirah, 24% Sangiovese, 16% Syrah. 156 cases.
It pours just a shade lighter than a petite Syrah. Strong purple hue.
Smells of barnyard, old black fruits, black plum skins.
Highly tannic, med high acids.
Definitely gives the impression of a blend. That means to me anyway that it has found some cohesiveness that appeals to a human palette but it's not quite right - uncanny valley, your mind can't focus in on aspect - kind of dancing around the different subtleties without a strong direction.
Good 'nuff. Maybe a decent experiment but not great.
*Footnote. After an hour of air contact I'm starting to get allspice and clove on the nose and tannins are calming down. Bumping to a 8.9
Sheldon Vineyards 'Proof of Concept' red blend. 2021
Made up of Sonoma and Napa vineyards 36% Graciano, 25% Petite sirah, 24% Sangiovese, 16% Syrah. 156 cases.
It pours just a shade lighter than a petite Syrah. Strong purple hue.
Smells of barnyard, old black fruits, black plum skins.
Highly tannic, med high acids.
Definitely gives the impression of a blend. That means to me anyway that it has found some cohesiveness that appeals to a human palette but it's not quite right - uncanny valley, your mind can't focus in on aspect - kind of dancing around the different subtleties without a strong direction.
Good 'nuff. Maybe a decent experiment but not great.
*Footnote. After an hour of air contact I'm starting to get allspice and clove on the nose and tannins are calming down. Bumping to a 8.9
Jun 28th, 2026
California, USA
