The Sheriff of Buena Vista
Red Blend
Sonoma County
California
2017
29% Petit Sirah
22% Petite Verdot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Carignan
9% Grenache
7% Syrah
4% Malbec
2% Cabernet Franc
2% Mission
100% Gold
One of California’s first sheriffs, Agoston Haraszthy was elected Sheriff of San Diego County in 1850. He built the first jail and served two colorful years before moving north to pursue “purple gold” – the perfect terroir for fine wines. Our wine honors his pioneering legacy in law enforcement and winegrowing, as well as all of those individuals who protect and serve our communities.
We wanted to create a wine that would be representative not only of The Count of Buena Vista’s role as the first sheriff in San Diego County, but that would be worthy of every sheriff in America today. This powerful wine is brimming with personality. It’s authoritative and loyal, a bold combination of Cabernet, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache. Like the men and women who are elected to serve their counties, this wine has a robust magnetism that commands a room (or dinner table) and bridges the gap between traditional and extraordinary.
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big, bold, expressive. arresting aromas of rich raspberry and blackberry. dark fruit flavors continue through to the palate. black plum and brambleberry unleashnotes of dark chocolate and a touch of baking spice. somewhat chalky. violets. integrated, polished tannins with balanced acidity and a long finish.
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