Peirano Estate Illusion Red

BLEND: OLD VINE ZINFANDEL, MERLOT, PETITE SIRAH AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: YES
BARREL DETAILS: FRENCH AND AMERICAN OAK BARRELS
PERCENTAGE OF NEW BARRELS: 15%

Peirano has been a well known name in Lodi for over one hundred years. Giacamo Peirano was an Italian immigrant who arrived in what is now the Lodi Appelation and began grape farming in 1879. He was well known as not only a grower who farmed quality, potent grapes but as one of the pioneers of grape growing and winemaking in the region. Peirano Estate Vineyards is still family run on its original 500 acre estate with the head winemaker being Lance Randoph, Giacamo Peiranos great grandson. Lodi ...

TASTING NOTES
The wine exhibits a rich deep burgundy hue with a perfect clarity. The aromas are a compendium of opulent chocolate and cocoa, with black currants and plums. The palate explodes with rich mouthfilling blackberries, black currants, plums and dark fruit. The long, seductive finish is filled with hints of black licorice and has firm, round, yet supple mouthfilling tannins.

Region Description

California produces the majority of wine made in the United States. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Pinot Noir dominate the wine production in California, but many other varietials thrive in the California climate. Many fine wines are produced in California using Mediterranean grapes.