Technical Details
- Blend70% Petite Sirah 30% Zinfandel
- WinemakerKent Jarman
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa
- VineyardKenefick Ranch and Mulner Steps
- Alcohol14.2%
Brainchild Red by Patrick McNeil Napa Valley 2015
Brainchild is a straight-up gorgeous-drinking, Prisoner-esque blend of 70% Petite Sirah and 30% Zinfandel, made by Kent Jarman (Duckhorn, Coup de Foudre, Kenefick Ranch), and it is an astounding $119.70 per 6-pack with free ground shipping today. Madness!
The 70% of Petite comes from the much-coveted grapes at Kenefick Ranch in Calistoga, not far from the legendary Eisele Vineyard. If you like The Prisoner-type blends with tons of fruit and juicy-ness, THIS is your wine. What a price!! Killer structure, rich mouth presence, and a long, layered finish. A bit of a wild side, too -- wickedly overdelivering at $19.95.
$19.95! It seems crazy just typing it! While it lasts…!