Blackbird Vineyards 2010 Illustration Red (Napa Valley)
There's something enormously satisfying about this Merlot-based blend. It hits the Napa-Bordeaux sweet spot, with concentrated blackberry and cherry fruit, jacketed in sweet, smoky oak. But there's also a fascinating olive character. The tannins are rich and dense and velvety. Great to experience now, and should be one for the long haul, perhaps through 2022.
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Price$125, Buy Now
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DesignationIllustration
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Alcohol14.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published8/1/2013
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