Left of Ordinary Tannat 2024

California might be best known for Cab and Chardonnay, but they’re not the only grapes that thrive in the Golden State. Innovative winemakers have been experimenting with exciting, lesser-known varieties for decades…with downright fabulous results. Left of Ordinary is a deliciously perfect example, made with Tannat and bursting with dark fruit flavors.

The grapes for this wine hail from Lodi, “one of the top wine regions in the country,” where winemakers “have quietly started producing some of the state’s best wines,” according to vinepair.com. Even better, they come from a family-run estate that practices sustainable farming.

“Tannat can be imposing, but not here,” says wine writer Mike Dunne. “The Left of Ordinary is…a Tannat of both heft and melody, inky in color, substantial in body, concentrated in flavor, yet it carries all that freight across the palate with dance-like moves.”

Look forward to intriguing, ripe tones of blackberry and plum with a touch of oak spice. Its firm, structured tannins will suit an equally bold food pairing—think roasted red meats, barbecue dishes or hearty pastas.

Break from the ordinary and treat yourself to this rare California Tannat today.