Matthiasson

Tendu California Red Blend

9.083 ratings
8.914 pro ratings
California, USA
Aglianico, Montepulciano, Barbera
Tomato-Based, Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Manchego & Parmesan
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Says @Jon Bonné:
@Steve Matthiasson is one of California's great Renaissance men: star vineyard manager on the clock, brilliant winemaker and farmer in his spare time, a combo that prompted me to name him the San Francisco Chronicle's winemaker of the year in 2014. (He's also a recovering bike messenger and skate rat.) He can finesse fine Cabernet, but he also asserts that wine is a populist drink.

Which brings us to Tendu, a project he conceived as an American response to the everyday 1-liter bottles found on Austrian shelves. From the hills of Yolo County, outside Sacramento, he harvested Aglianico, Montepulciano, and Barbera for what he likens to "Beaujolais with Italian grapes." (Again, ixnay on the Cal-Ital.) Tangy, decidedly fruity and relatively light-bodied, it's what you want with a slight chill at a July barbecue.

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Says @Jon Bonné:
@Steve Matthiasson is one of California's great Renaissance men: star vineyard manager on the clock, brilliant winemaker and farmer in his spare time, a combo that prompted me to name him the San Francisco Chronicle's winemaker of the year in 2014. (He's also a recovering bike messenger and skate rat.) He can finesse fine Cabernet, but he also asserts that wine is a populist drink.

Which brings us to Tendu, a project he conceived as an American response to the everyday 1-liter bottles found on Austrian shelves. From the hills of Yolo County, outside Sacramento, he harvested Aglianico, Montepulciano, and Barbera for what he likens to "Beaujolais with Italian grapes." (Again, ixnay on the Cal-Ital.) Tangy, decidedly fruity and relatively light-bodied, it's what you want with a slight chill at a July barbecue.

#americanrebels

3 people found it helpfulJun 30th, 2015
Chris Leon

Recommended out of the fridge

Recommended out of the fridge

2 people found it helpfulNov 5th, 2015
Dana Bonelli

11.5% primary fruit fun. Serve chilled

11.5% primary fruit fun. Serve chilled

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
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Star vineyard manager on the clock, brilliant winemaker and farmer in his spare time.

Star vineyard manager on the clock, brilliant winemaker and farmer in his spare time.

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2015
Matt Sterr

Pizza wine.

Pizza wine.

Sep 20th, 2016
Evan Keaschuk

Barbera, Montepulciano, and Aglianico blend from Steve Matthiasson. Chill it down and enjoy that sweet berry funk. Light and bright with just the right amount of grip. 1L bottle with beer cap = backyard party wine

Barbera, Montepulciano, and Aglianico blend from Steve Matthiasson. Chill it down and enjoy that sweet berry funk. Light and bright with just the right amount of grip. 1L bottle with beer cap = backyard party wine

Mar 14th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.8

From 1L bottle w/crown cap. Light, fruity and fun with a little dose of funk. Demands food. 11.5% alc. I prefer the white, but will still seek out a couple of these next vintage.

From 1L bottle w/crown cap. Light, fruity and fun with a little dose of funk. Demands food. 11.5% alc. I prefer the white, but will still seek out a couple of these next vintage.

Sep 30th, 2015
Marshal White

Dig it. Good summer bbq/pizza wine. Also shows what can be done to obtain light, tasty wines. It's 11.5% abc but thin or weak it ain't

Dig it. Good summer bbq/pizza wine. Also shows what can be done to obtain light, tasty wines. It's 11.5% abc but thin or weak it ain't

Aug 3rd, 2015
Josh Grove

Perfect wine for smuggling into a sunny day concert at the Greek Theater! Extreme guzzleability.

Perfect wine for smuggling into a sunny day concert at the Greek Theater! Extreme guzzleability.

Apr 14th, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

8.3

Simple and delicious

Simple and delicious

Feb 26th, 2015