Today we’re tasting two wines made by O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. Line 39 is a value range of wines, both wines in our tasting today retail for $11, that carry the California appellation. We received both wines as tasting samples.
The world’s major winemaking regions lie between 30° and 50° latitude north and south of the equator. This is where growing conditions are most favorable to growing grapes and inspired the name of the Line 39 wines. California’s entire length, approximately 900 miles stretches between 42° and 32° north, fitting easily within the northern band favorable to grape growing.
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has earned B Corp Certification and the Line 39 wines are made using California Certified Sustainable grapes in a Certified Sustainable winery. O’Neill Vintners & Distillers makes quite a large number of wine brands, many of which may be familiar to you.
2024 Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc, California — pale yellow with generous aromas of cut grass and oat hay with hints of jalapeño and tropical fruits. Flavors are grassy with underlying tropical notes and hints of jalapeño and finishes with citrus pith flavors. The acidity provides a juicy finish and the wine has a bit of weight in the mouth. 12.2% ABV. SRP $11
2023 Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon, California — medium ruby with aromas of plums and ripe blackberries with a bit of earthy bramble. Flavors follow with plums, blackberries, boysenberries along with a bit of leather and earthy berry bramble. Tannins are surprisingly firm and grippy, but fine in a medium body. 13.5% ABV. SRP $11
Both wines deliver for the very reasonable price of $11. The diligent shopper will find these wines priced below $11 making them an even better deal.
Thanks to Calhoun & Company Communications for organizing our tasting.
Cheers!
