Blackbird Vineyards Arise 2018 Bottle:1 following aeration the aroma turns

following aeration the aroma turns more preserves-like than fresh-picked fruit-like

951 cases imported

We honor the enduring appeal of Merlot with luscious grapes harvested from Mendocino County’s inland vineyards and winemaking that embraces each wine’s unique varietal qualities

Decanter 90 points - WORLD WINE AWARDS 2018 (SILVER): Complex aromas of ripe cherries

The spirit is finally married together in an upstanding sherry butt

Blackbird Vineyards Arise 2018 Bottle:1 following aeration the aroma turnsThe 2018 blend shifted a bit to 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 6% Syrah but the earthy Bordeaux style remains the same from winemaker Aaron Pott. The darker side of Napa fruit shines with plums, blackberry, and mulberry. Roasted coffee, nutmeg and black cherry on a layer of pencil shavings and pine forest prove this wine wants to reveal a touch of more earth than the typical Napa red blend.