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California
An award-winning, 88-point blend from a master winemaker
ABOUT THIS WINE:
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Red Wine
With a number of 90+ point, gold-medal winning wines under his belt, Joe Otos is one of the most acclaimed winemakers working in California today. Famous for his meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge of winemaking, we trust few people more than Joe when it comes to making delicious, high-quality blends for our members. And after one sip of the award-winning Pause 2013, you’ll understand exactly why.
If building a blend is like composing a symphony, then each grape variety is like a unique instrument that has to both distinguish itself at certain moments and harmonize at others. Adding more instruments opens up the possibility for displaying more voices, but, at the same time, makes achieving harmony more difficult. And it requires a genius composer to hold the balance between instruments and unify them into a harmony greater than the whole.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
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Red Wine
With a number of 90+ point, gold-medal winning wines under his belt, Joe Otos is one of the most acclaimed winemakers working in California today. Famous for his meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge of winemaking, we trust few people more than Joe when it comes to making delicious, high-quality blends for our members. And after one sip of the award-winning Pause 2013, you’ll understand exactly why.
If building a blend is like composing a symphony, then each grape variety is like a unique instrument that has to both distinguish itself at certain moments and harmonize at others. Adding more instruments opens up the possibility for displaying more voices, but, at the same time, makes achieving harmony more difficult. And it requires a genius composer to hold the balance between instruments and unify them into a harmony greater than the whole.
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WINE REGION:
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
WINE REGION
California
California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Roasted Pork Loin, Cheeseburger and Fries
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Roasted Pork Loin, Cheeseburger and Fries
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Roasted Pork Loin, Cheeseburger and Fries
Pairs well with…
Grilled Chicken, Pasta with Tomato-Based Sauce, Roasted Pork Loin, Cheeseburger and Fries
AWARDS:
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2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
88 Points, 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
AWARDS
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2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
88 Points, 2017 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Pause
The name Pause, in fact, is a suggestion for how you should drink this wine. To really appreciate the subtleties of the blends, we recommend opening them when you have the time to sip. You could try them over a long meal or while staying inside on a cold, blustery Saturday. Part of the joy of these wines is taking some time in your day to pause and reflect, not only on the flavors but on your day, which is now infinitely better with this elegant glass of wine.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Pause
The name Pause, in fact, is a suggestion for how you should drink this wine. To really appreciate the subtleties of the blends, we recommend opening them when you have the time to sip. You could try them over a long meal or while staying inside on a cold, blustery Saturday. Part of the joy of these wines is taking some time in your day to pause and reflect, not only on the flavors but on your day, which is now infinitely better with this elegant glass of wine.