2021 Carol Shelton - Rhone Blend Mendocino County Coquille Rouge SHELF

2021 Carol Shelton Coquille Rouge Mendocino County is a Rhône-style red blend built around Carignan, Grenache and Mourvèdre, with Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet adding color and backbone, plus a small splash of Viognier for lift. Crafted from old-vine sites in Mendocino that benefit from a cool coastal influence alongside warm inland pockets, this wine balances juicy fruit with structured texture, delivering character from start to finish.

Tasting notes

The wine opens with strawberry and black cherry, complemented by savory leather notes and a hint of sweet vanilla oak. On the palate, cherry and plum carry through a lively, smooth mouthfeel, guided by soft, well-integrated tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

What makes it distinctive

• Rhône-inspired red blend designed to emphasize fruit-forward finesse and balanced structure
• Old-vine Mendocino fruit that reflects both coastal nuance and inland warmth
• Core blend of Carignan, Grenache, and Mourvèdre with color and spine from Petite Sirah and Alicante Bouschet, lifted by Viognier
• Named as a nod to Carol Shelton’s heritage and her Coquille family crest, connecting tradition with winemaking craft

Food pairings

• Grilled pork tenderloin
• Wild mushroom flatbread
• Aged provolone