Erna Schein Everything But The Kitchen Sink California Red Wine 2008

Behrens Family Winery

With a new vintage and a new look for one of our fan favorites, we offer you our 2008 "Everything But... the Kitchen Sink". This has become the go-to wine for many of you, and we think this new release will continue to please. A ripe nose hinting of cedar and cassis leads to a round mid-palate of well-integrated tannins, dark fruit, spice and cloves.
60% Petite Sirah, 20% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Tempranillo. 399 cases produced.

Wine Spectator
This vintage is not yet rated.
For the 2007, the WS review reads "...distinctive for a pungent loamy, peppery note that mingles nicely with the berry, plum and cherry flavors. Spicy and sophisticated, showing firm but manageable tannins. Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2015. 312 cases made. 89 points."

Type	Red
Varietal	Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage	2008
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	15.2%
Appellation	California
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The Story
In 2005, with the announcement of Bob & Lily’s retirement, Lisa and Les bought out the Hitchcocks' share of their Spring Mountain winery, leading to the formation of Erna Schein Handcrafted Wines. The name Erna Schein is a dedication to Les’ mother, a woman who was near and dear to all who knew her. Her home was a place of hospitality and friendship, a feeling that we try to replicate here at the winery. She was also a fantastic baker, taking after her mother who was a Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef. It is Erna’s original vintage Kitchen Aid pictured on our label. It reminds us that food and wine is our favorite way to create and maintain friendships.