Tercero
Aberration Santa Barbara County Red Blend
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
This is Larry Schaffer‘s fifth rendition of this single ‘different’ wine, which he tweaks each year depending on his mood, and the fruit available. In this vintage, he combined 60% Cinsault with 40% Granache - all Santa Barbara fruit. Foot stomped, fermented 100% whole cluster on their stems, then pressed and aged entirely in stainless steel. What results is a light, vibrant colored wine, bursting with aromatics. 12% ABV, he recommends serving it slightly chilled. 6 barrels produced $40
This is Larry Schaffer‘s fifth rendition of this single ‘different’ wine, which he tweaks each year depending on his mood, and the fruit available. In this vintage, he combined 60% Cinsault with 40% Granache - all Santa Barbara fruit. Foot stomped, fermented 100% whole cluster on their stems, then pressed and aged entirely in stainless steel. What results is a light, vibrant colored wine, bursting with aromatics. 12% ABV, he recommends serving it slightly chilled. 6 barrels produced $40
Sep 4th, 2026What a joy filled wine. That’s the best way to describe it. I say this often, mostly because I have good taste, but it’s just so much fun. Floral aromatics along with a bit of rhubarb, a touch of strawberry jam, and a dollop of earth for good measure. This nose is so damn good.
40/40 Cinsault/Grenache with the rest Carignane. I could waste time waxing poetic about this wine or I could just keep it real and say once, the bottle was full and very shortly afterwards, it became empty. Not quite Summer, but definitely the memory of Spring in a bottle. That Spring, the special one. I could drink this every day.
What a joy filled wine. That’s the best way to describe it. I say this often, mostly because I have good taste, but it’s just so much fun. Floral aromatics along with a bit of rhubarb, a touch of strawberry jam, and a dollop of earth for good measure. This nose is so damn good.
40/40 Cinsault/Grenache with the rest Carignane. I could waste time waxing poetic about this wine or I could just keep it real and say once, the bottle was full and very shortly afterwards, it became empty. Not quite Summer, but definitely the memory of Spring in a bottle. That Spring, the special one. I could drink this every day.
LOVE this red blend, super refreshing on a warm summer day in Nashville. Enjoyed with roasted Chicken, broccolini & potatoes
LOVE this red blend, super refreshing on a warm summer day in Nashville. Enjoyed with roasted Chicken, broccolini & potatoes
Jun 23rd, 2019What once was full is now empty as this wine is awesome. Enjoyed at cellar temp and it just sings with fantastic aromas earthy notes & a great mouthfeel
What once was full is now empty as this wine is awesome. Enjoyed at cellar temp and it just sings with fantastic aromas earthy notes & a great mouthfeel
Oct 20th, 2018Absolutely love this blend, drinking at cellar temp however it can be enjoyed even cooler or room temp
Absolutely love this blend, drinking at cellar temp however it can be enjoyed even cooler or room temp
Jun 2nd, 2018
