Eppa SupraFruta Organic Sangria

Eppa SupraFruta Organic Sangria is a certified organic sangria made from Mendocino County Cabernet and Syrah blended with superfruit juices, bottled at 9% ABV in a 750ml format. It earned 90 points from The Tasting Panel Magazine, making it notably the only rated bottled sangria, and holds the distinction of being the first certified organic sangria on the market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9%  |  Origin: Mendocino County, California  |  Style: Organic Red Sangria  |  Producer: Eppa Wine Co, Hopland, CA

Production & Heritage

Eppa Wine Co is based in Hopland, in the heart of Mendocino County — one of California's most concentrated organic wine-growing regions on the North Coast. The sangria starts with a base of Mendocino-grown Cabernet and Syrah, then incorporates a proprietary blend of certified organic pomegranate, blueberry, blood orange, and açaí juices. This real-fruit approach yields nearly twice the antioxidant content of standard red wine and sets SupraFruta apart from conventional bottled sangrias that rely on artificial flavoring and added sweeteners.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: A lush, inviting nose opens with dark berries and black fruit, followed by a lift of blood orange citrus. Deeper sniffs reveal a subtle pomegranate undercurrent threaded with ripe açaí.

Taste: The entry is light-bodied and immediately juicy, with crisp citrus notes giving way to layers of pomegranate and blueberry at the mid-palate. The sweetness reads as natural and restrained rather than sugary, allowing the underlying Cabernet and Syrah structure to come through with soft tannin and a touch of dark fruit richness.

Finish: Smooth and pleasant, trailing off with a lingering taste of mixed berry and a gentle citrus brightness. The finish is clean and moderate in length, inviting another sip rather than overstaying.

How to Drink Eppa SupraFruta

Serve well chilled, straight from the bottle over ice for an effortless warm-weather pour — the low 9% ABV keeps things sessionable. It also works as a ready-made base in several cocktails: try it in a Sangria Spritz topped with sparkling water and a wheel of orange for added effervescence; mix it into a Berry Tinto de Verano with chilled lemon soda and fresh mint for a Spanish-style refresher; or build a Superfruit Punch by combining it with white rum, fresh lime juice, and a splash of ginger beer for a crowd-friendly batch cocktail.

Best For

• Outdoor entertaining — backyard barbecues, rooftop gatherings, and poolside afternoons
• Health-conscious wine drinkers seeking organic, real-fruit ingredients with lower alcohol
• Brunch spreads where a lighter, fruit-forward option complements the table
• Bringing a crowd-pleasing bottle to a dinner party without needing to mix anything

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Eppa SupraFruta taste like? It is light-bodied and refreshing, led by crisp citrus and ripe pomegranate-blueberry notes with a naturally subtle sweetness from real organic fruit juices rather than added sugar.

How does Eppa SupraFruta compare to Lolea sangria? Both are premium bottled sangrias, but Eppa SupraFruta is certified organic and built on a Cabernet-Syrah base from Mendocino County, while Lolea is a Spanish-produced sangria with a more traditional European profile. Eppa also carries a 90-point rating from The Tasting Panel Magazine, a credential uncommon in the bottled sangria category.

Is Eppa SupraFruta good for casual sipping? Absolutely — at 9% ABV it is sessionable and designed to be poured over ice straight from the bottle, requiring no additional preparation or mixing.

Where is Eppa SupraFruta made? It is cellared and bottled by Eppa Wine Co in Hopland, California, located in Mendocino County on the state's North Coast. The Cabernet and Syrah grapes used in the blend are also sourced from the Mendocino region.

What foods pair well with Eppa SupraFruta? Grilled chicken or shrimp skewers complement its berry and citrus notes; Spanish-style tapas like manchego and Marcona almonds echo the sangria tradition; fresh fruit and cheese boards mirror its fruit-forward character; and spiced dishes like jerk chicken or blackened fish benefit from its cooling, juicy acidity.

What sizes does Eppa SupraFruta come in? The standard offering is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format.

Is Eppa SupraFruta worth the price? It positions in the premium tier of bottled sangrias, justified by its certified organic ingredients, real superfruit juice blend, and a 90-point score from The Tasting Panel Magazine — distinctions that are rare in this category.

Why Eppa SupraFruta?

As the first certified organic sangria, Eppa SupraFruta established a category benchmark that most competitors have yet to match. The 90-point score from The Tasting Panel Magazine validates what the ingredient list promises: genuine Mendocino Cabernet and Syrah paired with real pomegranate, blueberry, blood orange, and açaí juices rather than concentrates or artificial flavors. The result delivers nearly twice the antioxidant content of conventional red wine at a lower 9% ABV, striking a balance between flavor density and easy drinkability. For anyone seeking a bottled sangria that tastes like it was actually made from wine and fruit, SupraFruta remains the reference point.