Cinsault Bechthold Vineyard 2024, Kareen Wine
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In the glass, this wine shimmers a translucent garnet, hinting at its light-bodied elegance. Aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry coulis, rose petal, and orange zest rise immediately, followed by whispers of dried herbs, white pepper, and crushed sandstone. As it opens, the bouquet deepens with hints of tea leaf, cranberry, and rhubarb, framed by a faint trace of savory spice that nods to the vineyard’s ancient roots.
On the palate, the 2024 Bechthold Cinsault is supple and silky, with red-fruit brightness balanced by a gentle earthiness and an almost weightless texture. Flavors of pomegranate, cherry skin, and fresh plum glide over fine, talc-like tannins and a lively current of acidity. It finishes long and pure, with notes of rose hips and warm dust lingering like the last glow of a Delta sunset.
About the Winery
Founded in 2018 by the Nemet family, this small, family-run winery blends passion, cultural heritage, and a low-intervention approach to craft expressive, site-driven wines from sustainably farmed vineyards across Northern California.
The name "Kareen" honors the family's ancestral homeland—an ancient Armenian city once known as a crossroads of culture and agriculture. That spirit of connection and resilience is woven into everything they do. What began in a garage in 2010 has evolved into a thoughtful winemaking project that celebrates both tradition and California terroir.
Working under the umbrella of Nemet Vintners LLC, the family sources grapes from standout sites in Lodi, Clarksburg, and the Sierra Foothills, focusing on varietals that shine in warm, sun-drenched climates. Their lineup includes plush Malbecs, bright Viogniers, zippy Chenin Blancs, and textured Zinfandels—plus the occasional playful pét-nat. Winemaking is kept minimal and intuitive, with a focus on purity of fruit, sense of place, and approachability in the glass.
Kareen Wine is proudly woman-owned, community-focused, and self-distributed. As members of the Contra Costa Winegrowers Association, they’re helping write the next chapter in California’s wine story—one bottle at a time, with deep roots and wide-open hearts.