Old Vine Ranch by Marietta Cellars
Old Vine Red Lot 76
California
Affectionately known as “OVR,” Marietta’s Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of the old vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. A groundbreaking combination of varietals and multiple vintages first produced in 1982, this wine has blazed the path for red blends for decades. With an historic underground following, it is one of the longest lasting and best known red blends produced today.
WINEMAKING
Made with a hands-off approach, the fruit is fermented at cool temperatures in neutral oak and stainless steel to preserve fruit purity. The wine is aged in 60% neutral barrels and 40% stainless steel.
TASTING NOTE
This red blend opens with bright plum fruit and evolves into a dark, focused profile with briar patch and black tea. Medium-bodied with sweet spice, velvety tannins, and vibrant energy, it pairs effortlessly with any meal or occasion.
FOOD PAIRING
Prime rib, roasted vegetables
Color
Red
Blend %
70% Barbera, 15% Grenache, 5% Petite Sirah, 5% Merlot, 3% Syrah, 2% Zinfandel
Appellation
California
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$20
Trade Materials
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Inspired by Marietta's original cult wine, Old Vine Red, the Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc draws on the same simple focus to make delicious wines that bring people together. Made in a fresh, fruity style, this Sauvignon Blanc is somewhere between New Zealand and the Loire in its tropical fruit profile; bright and juicy with lovely white floral notes wrapped around a papaya and grapefruit core.
Rosé
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Made in a Provençal style from some of California’s oldest Syrah and Grenache vines, this rosé is fresh, nuanced, and balanced. A vibrant bouquet of ruby grapefruit, orange sorbet, and mint leads to a palate of tangy red currant, mineral-driven texture, and a lively, zesty finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Inspired by Marietta's iconic Old Vine Red, this Cabernet marks its debut in the Old Vine Ranch series. Crafted with minimal intervention to let the fruit shine, the wine is bold and rich, with notes of spice and oak surrounding a core of black currant—delicious and inviting.
Old Vine Rosé
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Marietta's Old Vine Rosé is a perfect extension of the Old Vine series. Made in a Provençale, direct-press style from some of the oldest Syrah and Grenache vines in California, it is fresh, nuanced, and perfectly balanced to enjoy with food or on its own. As always with the "OVR" wines, it delivers a lot more substance and pleasure than you could expect.
