# Doro Oliver (2020)

- **Producer:** Perissos Vineyard & Winery
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache
- **Region:** Texas, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €101
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, blackberry, blueberry, violet, cloves, cedar, smoke, cinnamon, game

## About this wine

Perissos Vineyard & Winery was founded by Seth and Laura Martin in Burnet, Texas, specializing in Mediterranean and Rhône grape varieties adapted to Texas soils. The winery's name is derived from Ephesians 3:20, meaning 'exceeding abundantly,' while 'Dó̱ro' translates from Greek as 'gift.' The Doro Collection is reserved for unique micro-allocations from exceptional vintage conditions. The 2020 Doro Oliver holds deep personal significance, named after Seth Martin's grandfather and his first-born son, Luke Oliver.

## Interesting facts

- The word 'Dó̱ro' is Greek for 'gift', reserved only for special reserve bottlings.
- Contains a portion of every single red grape variety harvested by the winery in 2020.
- Named in honor of founder Seth Martin's grandfather and his first-born son.

## Food pairing

The robust body, prominent tannic structure, and intense red and black fruit profile require dishes with rich fats and intense savory flavors. High-protein red meats soften the firm tannins, while rich reduction sauces seamlessly match the wine's concentration and oak spices.

## Wine making process

The 2020 Doro Oliver originated as a cellar topping-off blend incorporating small portions of every single red grape barrel fermented across all vineyards during the 2020 harvest. After recognizing the blend's exceptional synergy, it was isolated as a standalone bottling. The wine underwent 24 months of maturation in a combination of European and American oak barrels before bottling as an unrepeatable single-vintage micro-allocation.