Description
Tasting Notes
Our popular “Valedictorian” is a Santa Cruz Mountains favorite. The nose boasts hearty blackberry, plum and cassis with hints of bay leaf highlighted by its 24 months of new French oak barreling. On the palette, flavors of deep red berries are balanced with notes of sandalwood and licorice while showing silky tannins. A lingering finish with hints of eucalyptus increases its earthy, balanced complexity, making this an amazing food wine. Pair with beef tenderloin, truffle polenta with root vegetables or a bold blue cheese. Best enjoyed now through 2032
Awards: Double Gold Medal, Appellation America, December 2008.
“If you only drink one Bordeaux-style wine from the Santa Cruz Mountains, make it this one.”
Specifications
Vintage: 2017
Wine Type: Medium to Full-Bodied Red Wine
Varietal: 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Aging: 24 months in French oak
Alcohol: 14.1%
About Burrell School Vineyards & Winery
Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Burrell School Winery produces estate-grown, handcrafted wines from our historic 1890 schoolhouse. Each bottle reflects our dedication to quality, mountain-grown terroir, and a tradition of winemaking that celebrates both heritage and craftsmanship.
