Scynthian Wine Co. "Revolution Red" 2022

Scythian Wine Co. a project from sommelier-turned-vigneron Raj Parr that highlights the nearly lost viticultural heritage of Los Angeles. Before prohibition, the city was the center of the California wine industry, producing highly regarded wines from varieties like Palomino, Mission, Garnacha and Zinfandel planted on sandy soils. A few of these centenarian, dry-farmed, vineyards endure, largely due to the stewardship of the Galleano family. With a few collaborators, Raj Parr started exploring, then rehabilitating, some of the most interesting plots of these vines in 2019. The vineyards are relics, sandwiched between warehouses, corporate headquarters, neighborhoods and highways around Los Angeles County

"Revolution Red" is a blend of 70% Zinfandel and 30% Palomino. Ripe, juicy fruit as to be expected from warm-climate Zinfandel, but balanced by fresh acid, a darker, spicier note, and the fresh saltiness of the Palomino.