Anchor & Hope Red Blends
Rhode Island craft, California fruit, blended and bottled up north.
The story behind Anchor & Hope
Anchor & Hope opened in 2018 in Rumford, Rhode Island, founded by James Davids and Marissa Stashenko. The model is négociant style: sustainably farmed fruit from independent family vineyards in Mendocino County, California travels east, then ages and gets bottled in Rhode Island. The signature Mendo Red is an old-vine field blend of Zinfandel, Syrah and Grenache, resting six months or more in tanks and barrels.
The house also built a following on alternative formats, 250ml cans and 5 gallon kegs for restaurants, and took gold medals at the International Canned Wine Competition for its canned Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir. In May 2024 the founders filed for bankruptcy and shifted to managing Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton. We have poured these wines for years and still stand behind the red.
Explore the Anchor & Hope range
Anchor & Hope keeps a tight lineup. The red blend leads, supported by whites that share the same California fruit and Rhode Island finishing.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendo Red 750mL | Red blend, Zinfandel Syrah Grenache | 14% ABV | Dark fruit, blackberry, dried cherry, tobacco, bay leaf |
| Mendo Red 250mL can | Red blend, canned format | 14% ABV | Juicy and dry, built for barbecue and steak |
| Chardonnay 750mL | White wine | Not stated | Same California sourcing, finished in Rhode Island |
| Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White wine | Not stated | Bright, clean, everyday white from the house |
| Riesling 750mL | White wine | Not stated | Gold medal canned version, off dry style |
| Rose 750mL | Rose wine | Not stated | Dry pink, easy on the porch |
Which Anchor & Hope is right for you?
Pricing here stays friendly. The Mendo Red 750mL runs $18.99, and the Chardonnay is $16.99. Sauvignon Blanc sits at $15.99, Riesling at $12.99, and the Rose at $11.99. Canned red is the value play if you want single servings for a cookout. Stock on several of these moves fast and can show as out of stock online, so call the shop at (631) 343-7200 and we will confirm what is on the shelf before you drive over.
Dark fruit and acidity stand up to steak, pork and barbecue sauce.
$16.99, versatile, and easy to keep a bottle chilled.
Single servings for picnics, no corkscrew, no leftovers.