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Vailia From owner/winemaker, might be the wife of Russell From the owner/winemaker of Herman Story, but she is her “own” woman in this man’s world! Desparada is the culmination of 19 years of traveling and working for and in wine. Vailia has seen every side of the industry, from winemaking to harvesting, to importing, cold calling for sales, to managing brokerages, to working on restaurant floors, and managing a mobile bottling line. There’s something in wine that keeps her going. She’s a traveler by nature, and Desparada is what carries her. A no-nonsense lady, making no-nonsense, well-priced and good quality wines with a twist.

Desparada 2020 Sackcloth & Ashes Bordeaux Blend
GGWC 54.99 
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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, the Sackcloth and Ashes is a straight up delicious red that’s loaded with notions of cassis, incense, peppery herbs and hints of lead pencil. Medium to full-bodied, polished, elegant and with tons of fruit, drink this sexy, yet elegant wine over the coming 7-8 years.

Winery Notes: “Counter at Saks, chocolate Corinthian leather, dark raspberry omen, contraband in the trunk of your Aston Martin, rooftop confession The 2020 Sackcloth and Ashes is a blend of 38% Cabernet Franc, 34% Petit Verdot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot

Also check out these other Desparada wines (OK to mix & match for FREE SHIPPING)

Desparada 2019 Soothsayer Cabernet

As well as the wines from her husband’s Herman Story winery (OK to mix & match for FREE SHIPPING)

Herman Story 2019 “On The Road” Grenache
Herman Story 2020 “Nuts & Bolts” Syrah
Herman Story  2020 “First Time Caller” Petite Sirah
Herman Story 2020 “Tomboy” Viognier


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