Dashe Cellars
The Comet
Sonoma County
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Red Blend
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2028.
The official Dashe Cellars 2019 technical sheet identifies The Comet as a Sonoma County blend of 68% Zinfandel, 25% Petite Sirah, and 7% Carignane. It records 14.5% alcohol, 14 months in oak, 458 cases, and a barrel program using 20% new French oak, 5% new Hungarian oak, and 75% older French oak in 120 gallon puncheons. The producer describes a rich, complex, full-bodied wine with tremendous depth, harvested in mid to late September during moderate ripening weather. No numeric serving temperature or decanting instruction is published on the exact sheet.
The ‘19 The Comet.
Dashe Cellars The Comet 2019 is a Sonoma County red blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Carignane with rich texture, dark fruit, savory depth, and bright spice.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Dashe Cellars' exact 2019 The Comet technical sheet presents a rich, complex, full-bodied Sonoma County red blend with tremendous depth of flavor. The blend is 68% Zinfandel, 25% Petite Sirah, and 7% Carignane. Dashe explains that each variety contributes distinct flavor and textural elements, allowing the wine to accompany grilled meats or savory sauces much like a nicely aged Cabernet Sauvignon. Petite Sirah comes from the steep, red-rock Todd Brothers Ranch in Alexander Valley, where low yields provide intensity and structure. Old-vine Carignane comes from 130-plus-year-old vines at the historic Evangelho Vineyard in Contra Costa, while Zinfandel comes from 100-year-old vines at the Louvau family vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. The 2019 grapes were harvested mostly in mid to late September after moderate ripening conditions that produced balanced, fruit-forward flavors. Each variety was fermented separately with native yeasts and aged for 14 months in French oak. Dashe blended in 25% Petite Sirah to maximize richness and 7% Carignane as a spice component for bright fruit and complexity. The sheet records 458 cases and 14.5% alcohol.
The 2019 vintage
Dashe describes 2019 as a moderate ripening season with balanced, fruit-forward flavors and no fire issues during harvest. Most grapes were picked in mid to late September, with relatively small yields producing dark, highly flavored wine.
About Dashe Cellars
Dashe Cellars identifies The Comet 2019 as 68% Zinfandel, 25% Petite Sirah, and 7% Carignane from Sonoma County. The technical sheet records 458 cases, 14.5% alcohol, 14 months in oak, native-yeast fermentation by variety, and a blend designed for rich texture, depth, bright fruit, and complexity.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled tri-tip with chimichurri
The producer specifically positions The Comet with grilled meats, and its dark fruit and spice suit a herb-forward sauce.
Braised short ribs
Full body, Petite Sirah structure, and rich texture can match slow-cooked beef and savory sauce.
Smoked eggplant with lentils
Carignane brightness and savory depth complement smoke, earth, and lentil richness.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- The exact 2019 Dashe Cellars technical sheet does not specify a numeric serving temperature.
- Decanting
- The exact 2019 Dashe Cellars technical sheet does not publish a decanting recommendation.
- Cellar Storage
- The exact 2019 Dashe Cellars technical sheet does not specify a cellar temperature.
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Frequently Asked
What is The Comet 2019?
The official sheet identifies it as a Sonoma County red blend from Dashe Cellars.
What grapes are in the blend?
The sheet lists 68% Zinfandel, 25% Petite Sirah, and 7% Carignane.
Where do the grapes come from?
Petite Sirah is from Todd Brothers Ranch, Carignane from Evangelho Vineyard, and Zinfandel from the Louvau family vineyard.
How was the wine made?
Each variety was fermented separately with native yeasts and the wine was aged for 14 months in French oak before blending.
How much was produced?
The producer lists 458 cases in 750 milliliter bottles and 14.5% alcohol.