Lapis Luna Wines Red Blend, North Coast, California

From California’s rugged North Coast comes the 2022 Lapis Luna Red Blend, a wine that captures the mystique and beauty of its celestial namesake. Deeply expressive yet effortlessly approachable, this blend unfolds like a night sky in motion, revealing layers of ripe red and dark fruit, warm spice, and velvety texture. Crafted to balance richness with structure, it’s a wine that speaks of adventure, aspiration, and the art of reaching for the moon.

Product Details:

• Winemaker: Nicole Walsh
• Blend: Proprietary Red Blend (exact varietal composition undisclosed)
• Alcohol: 14.2% ABV

Sensory Description:

The 2022 Lapis Luna Red Blend opens with an aromatic medley of crushed blackberries, ripe red cherries, and subtle baking spice. On the palate, it’s lush and full-bodied, offering layers of dark plum, cassis, and cocoa balanced by a lively acidity. Silky tannins carry the wine toward a long, lingering finish, juicy, round, and brimming with promise. Each sip reveals new depth, making it as inviting as it is complex.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in 1999, Lapis Luna Wines, meaning “stone” and “moon,” has spent over two decades crafting expressive California wines from exceptional vineyard sites. The brand’s distinctive labels, inspired by 17th-century copperplate engravings by Belgian poet Herman Hugo, depict a faceless hero striving toward the moon, a metaphor for aspiration, persistence, and discovery. Under the guidance of winemaker Nicole Walsh, who brings over 25 years of viticultural and enological experience, Lapis Luna continues to create wines that balance vibrancy and structure, remaining true to their California roots while pushing the boundaries of quality and creativity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve slightly below room temperature at 60–64°F (16–18°C). The 2022 Lapis Luna Red Blend shines alongside grilled short ribs, roasted duck breast, or a classic mushroom risotto. Its lush fruit and supple tannins also make it a perfect companion to aged cheddar or dark chocolate desserts.

The 2022 Lapis Luna Red Blend is both grounded and transcendent, a bold yet graceful expression of California craftsmanship that reminds us all to keep reaching for something just beyond the horizon.