Adobe Road Winery has a new holiday gift idea that any race fan on your list will be thrilled to receive this holiday season. The Racing Series Gift Pack (SRP: $279) features four new California wine offerings from the North Bay area winery. This eye-catching and equally delicious lineup of four ultra-premium California wines was created by legendary race car driver and Adobe Road Winery founder Kevin Buckler in celebration of his history on the track.
Each of the ultra-premium California wines takes its name from an aspect of auto racing that will be immediately recognizable to any fan. They honor a specific aspect of car racing from blend to packaging: The inspiration of the oval yields exciting blends that delight the palate in the same way a tight finish quickens the pulse. Even if you aren’t familiar with the world of racing or any of the terminology, you can still appreciate the one of kind personality of these daring red wines.
Apex (SRP $76)
Apex is the ideal line of the corner that racers strive to hit. It can mean the difference between victory and coming up short. The wine that bears the name is a complex blend of Blue Dog Cabernet Sauvignon, Famighetti Vineyards’ Syrah, Merlot, and Rockpile Vineyard’s Petite Sirah; this red blend encompasses the best grapes California has to offer. The bottle, notable for the metal apex curbing, is stunning.
Redline (SRP $35)
For a racer, the redline denotes the red marks on the tachometer, which tracks the engine’s RPMs. The vintage tachometer silk-screened on the bottle pays homage to the founder’s first victory as a driver. Inside the bottle resides a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, and Malbec, aged in toasted French oak, enhancing the natural tannin of the varietals with a subtle smokiness.
Shift (SRP $56)
Shift brings together Zinfandel, Barbera, Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Carignane Sonoma County red blend with Zinfandel in an attention-grabbing blend that has earned the approval of well-established wine mavens such as Robert Parker. There is plenty to love on the outside of the bottle, too. A metal label recalls a classic, gated shifter while the cork is crowned with a realistic-looking five-speed shift knob.
24 (SRP $66)
The spirit of 24-hour marathon races of Daytona and Le Mans are embodied in this Rhone inspired blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah. The addition of 9% Malbec keeps things interesting. A tribute to Rolex (the timepiece of choice for the two legendary races) on the label, ties the theme together.
Tis the season to sip. The gift of wine is always welcome and never more so than now for race fans. Whether purchased separately or in the four bottle set, the new premium red blends from Adobe Road Winery are a guaranteed checkered flag winner.
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