Kuleto Estate “India Ink” is a Rhône-style red blend poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by Kuleto Estate from fruit grown across Lake and Napa County, California, this 2016 bottling leads with Petite Sirah and folds in Merlot and Zinfandel for a dense, dark-fruited red. It earns a place on our list as a generous, oak-driven pour for guests who love big California reds.

About the Winery

Kuleto Estate sits on the eastern edge of the Napa Valley, in the hills above Lake Hennessey near Rutherford. The mountaintop property spans dozens of individual vineyard blocks across a range of soils, elevations, and exposures. Kuleto’s estate program is known for rich, full-bodied wines, and India Ink is its unabashedly hedonistic, indulgent expression.

Region & Grape

This wine draws on fruit from Lake County and Napa County in California. It is built in a Rhône-inspired style, led by Petite Sirah and rounded out with Merlot and Zinfandel. That combination gives the wine its deep color, dark fruit core, and savory edge. We pour the 2016 vintage.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with earth and cracked pepper alongside ripe dark fruit. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with concentrated black and blue fruit and a creamy, mouth-coating texture typical of Petite Sirah–led blends. Expect a long, warming finish framed by gentle oak. This is a bold, plush red rather than a delicate one.

What to Pair It With

India Ink loves bold, savory plates. Try it with our American Wagyu Steaks, Pappardelle Bolognese, or Sicilian Meatballs. Explore the full dine-in menu for more pairings.

How It’s Served at Grappa

India Ink is offered by the bottle at $60.

FAQ

Where is Kuleto Estate India Ink from?

It is a California red blend from Kuleto Estate, using fruit grown across Lake County and Napa County. The 2016 vintage is poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle.

What does India Ink taste like?

It shows earth and pepper on the nose with dense dark fruit on the palate. The texture is full-bodied and creamy, with a warming, lightly oaked finish.

Is India Ink a dry wine?

Yes. It is a dry, bold red built in a Rhône-style, led by Petite Sirah with Merlot and Zinfandel. It is rich and full-bodied rather than sweet.

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