2023 Fancy Foreign Language Blend

Some of Chateau Tumbleweed’s more die-hard fans might remember a blend of Barbera and Syrah we made back in 2012 called Fancy Foreign Language Blend. We retired the label after that one vintage as we’ve no longer been able to reliably source Barbera in Arizona. But we always liked the concept behind that blend. As the years have gone on, our access to Sangiovese and Tempranillo has expanded significantly – enough that we thought we might try a new twist on an old favorite. This uncommon blend brings two wildly different varietals together in an act of remarkable balance. The bright acidity and cherry fruit of the Sangiovese melds so beautifully with the rich, dark fruit of Tempranillo. And the savory, basil-y note of the Sangio plays with the salinity of the Tempranillo inan intriguing way. We’ve been considering this blend for a couple years now and we’re so happy we finally gave it a try. It’s going to go fast! Only 4 barrels produced.