Blackbird Vineyards
Arise
Varietal(s):
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot
Country:
United States
Region:
North Coast
Type:
Dry Red Wine
Why We Carry It:
This is one the best buys for Napa wine we've found in years. It's full-bodied and polished, with rich flavors of ripe berries, dark chocolate, and espresso. With prices for Napa going higher and higher, it's wonderful to find a wine of this quality at a (relatively) affordable price.
Food/Occasion:
Appellation:
Napa Valley
This is a bottle to treat yourself on a cold winter night bottle with a ribeye or rich beef stew.
If I were...
a vacation
I'd Be...
a ski chalet in Vermont
More Technical Info:
This wine is sourced from 5 different vineyards around Napa Valley, including a mix of Rutherford fruit for ripe fruit and earthiness with mountain fruit for structure and tannins. The wine is aged 21 months in a 50/50 mix of new and used French oak barrels. At 14.% alcohol, it is relatively restrained for Napa.