Eruption is a distinctive blend of 30% Petite Sirah, 28% Syrah, 17% Malbec, 10% Mourvèdre, 7% Grenache, 5% Zinfandel, and 3% Viognier. Expect rich blackberry and blueberry fruit, boysenberry, chocolate, dried violet, licorice, and oak spice, wrapped in firm but approachable tannins.

Brassfield Estate sits on a remarkable 5,000-acre property in the hills surrounding Clear Lake, where elevation, warm days, cool nights, and mineral-rich volcanic terrain create wines with both concentration and freshness. Eruption is the winery’s signature “anything-can-happen” blend, a full-flavored California red that overdelivers for the price and is made for sharing.

 Open a bottle now with dinner, bring it to your next backyard gathering, or stock up for the upcoming holidays; its bold fruit and supple texture make it immediately enjoyable, while its structure allows it to age gracefully for several years.

 

 

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