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I see the one who dreamed it all as they rise beneath the stars.
– Henry Miller, Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch

On the heels of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised and Little Secrets comes The Benefits of Solitude, a 2019 red wine that pays homage to the writer, artist and visionary Henry Miller, and the place that's inspired generations of bohemians, starry-eyed travelers, poets and dreamers alike: Big Sur, California. Whether it's the salty sea-spray inhaled as you stand upon a great bluff along Hwy 1, the crashing sapphire waves against the steep craggy cliffs or the immense wilderness abound with massive redwood trees, Big Sur is a thing of beauty. Often referred to as the longest and most scenic stretch of undeveloped coastline in the US, it is easy to find a sense of oneness here. In a world where we're constantly pulled in a million directions, the chatter never seems to stop. Driving south on Hwy 1 out of Monterrey, a sense of rejuvenation passes over you and suddenly, all is right with the world. Our label features a van parked cliff-side along Hwy 1, pointed towards the ocean at sunset, taking in nature's magnificence.

The Benefits of Solitude Red Wine is comprised of 53% Cinsault, 38% Pinot Noir, 7% Grenache, and 2% Mourvèdre sourced from some of our favorite vineyards in northern California. Harvested in late September and early October, our winemaking team was stoked for the cooler season that allowed for longer hang time and development of complexity at lower alcohols. To allow for gentle extraction and smooth as hell tannin structure, we fermented the Pinot Noir partial whole cluster, lightly pressed the Cinsault and foot stomped the Mourvèdre and Grenache in true Tank fashion. Aged in neutral oak for two years and bottled in mid-December, this is a wine you'll want in your line-up year-round.

Pale Garnet in color, the wine reminds us of the brick-red glow of a blood moon during a lunar eclipse. It makes sense that Big Sur is featured on the label, as wafts of forest floor, cedar and dried florals float from the glass. There is a hint of cinnamon, enveloped in ripe macerating strawberries that lure you into the glass for each sip. On the palate, it's all about dried cranberries, currants, orange peel and a sprinkle of Szechuan peppercorn. This wine is light and juicy in the best ways, with a beautiful tartness and clean finish. Low in tannins, we think this wine would be a great pairing to ramen bowls, mushroom toasts or white pizza.