Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California

Winemaker Notes

M5 is Margerum’s Flagship wine modeled after one of the top wines from southern Rhone – Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The M is for Margerum and the 5 is for 5 grapes used: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Counoise.

A Grenache based blend and has elegance and layers making it a versatile table and food wine. The overlying presence of Grenache flavors initially impacts the palate, followed by a finish complete with hints of jam, cocoa and dark berry contributions of Syrah and earthy Mourvèdre.

Wine Spectator – 94 Points

Structure meets polish in this full-bodied blend, which offers deep blackberry and raspberry flavors that interplay with licorice, smoked pepper and garrigue and finish with well-buffed tannins.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with bluefin tuna, avocado, shiso leaf, umeboshi with creamy sesame dressing.