Grenache
Best known in Southern Rhône, McLaren Vale, Provence
Warm, generous and full of red fruit. Raspberry, strawberry, spice and a soft, ripe texture. The heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and many rosés; in Spain the same grape is called Garnacha.
The TroublemakerCalifornia, USA
The Troublemaker Blend 14 Paso Robles
£28.9575cl
Why you'll love it
A rich, complex Rhône-style blend from Hope Family Wines showing Paso Robles terroir.
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- GrapeGrenache, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel
- StyleBig & full
- Alcohol14.5%
What it tastes like
Bold with dark berries, black pepper, vanilla, and spice, smooth tannins.
Light
Full
Lovely with
- CharcuterieSalami · Prosciutto · Chorizo
- BBQ meatsRibs · Burgers · Smoky brisket
- SteakRibeye · Côte de boeuf · Steak frites
Grilled meats, stews, roast lamb, and aged cheeses.
The grapes
Mourvèdre
Best known in Bandol, Southern Rhône, Spain
A dark, savoury red grape that loves Mediterranean heat. Blackberry, game, leather and herbs, with firm tannins and real depth. The star grape of Bandol and a key part of Southern Rhône blends; in Spain it is called Monastrell.
Petite Sirah
Best known in California, Australia
Also known as Durif. A deep, dark red grape with big tannins and flavours of blackberry, plum and black pepper. Bold, inky and built to last, it is popular in California and Australia, where it often adds colour and muscle to blends.
Syrah
Best known in Northern Rhône, Washington State
A dark, spicy red grape. Blackberry, black pepper, smoked meat and violets, with firm structure. Elegant and savoury in the Northern Rhône, in places like Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie; in Australia the same grape goes by Shiraz.
Zinfandel
Best known in California
California's signature red, genetically the same as Italy's Primitivo. Jammy berry fruit, black pepper and warmth, often with generous alcohol. Made in styles from light, sweet blush rosé to big, rich reds from old vines in Sonoma and Lodi.
Where it's from
California
USA
The Golden State covers a huge range of climates, from fog-cooled coastal valleys to warm inland plains. That means everything from crisp Chardonnay and silky Pinot Noir to ripe Zinfandel and bold Cabernet. Wines labelled simply California often blend fruit from several areas for generous, sunny, crowd-pleasing styles.
Meet the producer
The Troublemaker
California, USA
The Troublemaker is a Rhône-style blend from Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, California. The Hope family has been known for quality and innovation since 1978. Love Wine stocks Blend 14, a bold multi-vintage red.
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A multi-vintage blend by the Hope family, known for quality and innovation since 1978.
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Delivery & collection
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