Sosie Rossi Ranch Sonoma Valley Red Blend

The Rossi Ranch Red Blend from Sosie Wines is a co-fermented field blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah from the organically farmed Rossi Ranch in Sonoma Valley, a site originally planted in the early 20th century and now meticulously managed to express its rugged, volcanic terroir. The blend composition varies slightly by vintage but typically favors Grenache for aromatic lift and red fruit purity, with Mourvèdre and Syrah providing depth, structure, and spice. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, and the wine is aged in neutral French oak barrels to emphasize varietal and site transparency rather than oak imprint. Aromatically, the wine is vivid and layered with black cherry, garrigue, dried rose petals, and cracked pepper giving way to subtler notes of anise and clove. The palate is broad yet focused, delivering juicy red and black fruits, hints of smoked meat and savory herbs, and a mineral streak that reflects the vineyard’s stony soils. Fine-grained tannins and well-integrated acidity give the wine lift and aging potential, while a faint umami echo on the finish adds intrigue. It’s a wine of elegance and concentration, walking the line between Rhône-like complexity and California clarity.