4 and 6 bottle levels     $20 (member price $17)
92% Zinfandel, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petite Sirah  14.5% ABV

Pavette (little peacock) is a project of a former Banshee winemaker. Because of his Banshee connections, he was able to source fruit from California’s premier cool climate appellations.  The Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon are from Lodi; the Petite Sirah from Calaveras County.  The Zinfandel and Petite Sirah are co-fermented, with the Cab blended in later.  Aged in neutral oak barrels and stainless steel.  Blackberry, blueberry, black raspberry, cinnamon.  This is a cheerful chuggable red … not fancy, but crowd pleasing.  Pour it for the gang the next time you’re grilling burgers on the back deck!

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this juicy red with backyard burgers piled high with toppings, Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, meat lover’s pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, duck cassoulet, pulled chicken barbecue with Alabama white sauce and macaroni and cheese, baby back ribs, grilled pepper-crusted steaks topped with Gorgonzola butter, grilled leg of lamb stuffed with garlic and herbs, pulled pork tacos with spicy avocado crema and crumbled Feta, cajun-style seared salmon and steak asado fajitas. Or simply savor this decadent red with a sliver of sharp Cheddar, Abbaye de Belloc, Comté Reserve, smoky Spanish Idizabal or Rogue River Blue.