ASSEMBLAGE 2022

May 2025 Red Wine of the Month
Assemblage 2022 is more than a wine—it’s a tribute. A tribute to Portugal’s storied vineyards, to the hands that harvest with heart, and to the time-honored traditions that echo through each bottle.

Crafted from Tinta Cão, Souzão, and Tinta Roriz grapes grown under the warm skies of California’s Lodi Valley, this red blend honors its heritage while embracing the innovation of the New World. Co-fermented to preserve authenticity and harmony, the result is a wine both rustic and refined, bold yet balanced.

Sip slowly. Let its deep roots and daring spirit unfold.
A toast to heritage, reborn.

Blend: 50% Tinta Cao, 36% Souzao, 14% Tinta Roriz
Grower/Vineyard: Lodi, California
Aged: American Oak, 24 months

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Color: deep ruby
Aroma: plum, raspberry, vanilla, dried herbs, violets, earthy, leather
Palate: plum, black pepper, roses, cloves, cedar, rosemary
Body: medium
Finish: smooth, ripe tannins, complex
Foods: Portuguese cuisine: feijoada (black bean stew), bifanas (pork sandwich), Piri Piri chicken, caldo verde (greens, potato, sausage soup), grilled sardines
Cheeses: Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Stilton or other Blue Cheeses