2022 Pazzo Red Blend, Sonoma County   

Pazzo (crazy in Italian) is a unique idea of creating a red wine blend intended for early consumption. The 2021 vintage comprises 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Petite Sirah, 19% Merlot, 11% Sagrantino, and 4% Malbec aged 14 months in once-used French oak barrels that provide a hint of spice but maintain the fruit’s integrity and complex flavor profile. It’s a big, juicy wine at a very modest price point.