Blackbird Vineyards Illustration Proprietary Merlot Blend 2011

Blackbird Vineyards is one of Napa's hottest boutique producers.  The "Illustration" Proprietary Red is a blend of 86% Merlot 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, fashioned after the famous Pomerol wines of Bordeaux. Get it while its still available! 97 Points Wine Enthusiast: "A spectacular wine that gets better and better with every sip. It’s dramatic from the get-go, with rich, fine tannins framing extraordinarily good flavors of blackberries, black currents, anise, dark chocolate and cedar." Winemaker Sarah Gott fashions this delicious red from Napa Valley's Oak Knoll District. Dark ruby red in color, this blend of predominately Merlot offers aromas of ripe plum, mocha, and violets that carry over beautifully onto the palate. Concentrated black fruit flavors give way to dense, yet integrated tannins. The wine's finish reveals a noticeable acidity and depth to allow for longevity.

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