2021 Scalon Priority Red Blend
Scalon Priority Red Blend is Scalon Cellars' clearly identified Red Blend bottling, with the site, appellation, cuvée, and format retained in the product name wherever supplied. Scalon Cellars grew from the partnership of Jesus Espinoza and Cruz Calderon in Coombsville. The project focuses on small lots and vineyard character, particularly the district's volcanic soils and cool marine influence, with Julien Fayard leading the winemaking. The producer's stated appellation, blend, and cellar information should guide expectations more than broad assumptions about the category alone.
Use a clean, appropriately shaped glass and a moderate serving temperature so the wine's aroma, texture, and balance remain easy to assess. The variety and cuvée information carried in the product name provides the clearest frame for this bottle and keeps the release distinct within the producer's wider range. Serve it in a glass with enough bowl to let the aromas open, and adjust decanting to the wine's age and structure rather than using a fixed rule.
