Left of Ordinary Tannat 2021

California might be best known for Cabernet and Chardonnay, but they’re not the only grape varieties that thrive in the Golden State. Innovative winemakers have been experimenting with exciting, lesser-known grapes for decades…with downright fabulous results, as you’ll taste here.

Showcasing the Tannat grape (a relative rarity in California), Left of Ordinary is a deliciously full-flavored red. The grapes 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” (vinepair.com). Even better, they come from a family-run estate that practices sustainable farming. So far, it has received great acclaim, including 97 points, a Best of Class award and double-gold medal at the Sunset International Wine Competition.

Look forward to intriguing, ripe dark-fruit flavors and 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.