Tracing the ancestry of the ever-evolving and expanding California wine industry would be a challenge for even the experienced genealogist.

Redtree is a brand-new line of wines from The Cecchetti Wine Co., launched by Roy Cecchetti a year ago. Cecchetti was one of the
co-founders of Sebastiani Cellar, largely known for its Pepperwood Grove line. Cecchetti sold his stake to his brother-in-law Don Sebastiani in 2003.

There’s always room in our cellar for a value-priced wine that delivers quality. We’re partial to petite sirah and found Redtree to our liking. The wine opens with dark fruit and berry aroma, delivers juicy berry flavors and has a medium body with soft tannins.

Sherry: “A fragrant and fruity blend of black cherry, licorice, spice and a touch of smokiness.” 3-1/2 stars

Chris: “Blackberry and cherry with anise and earth.” 3-1/2 stars

Available locally for about $6.50.

Coming next week: Osborne Solaz Blanco Viura

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