Bootleg Wine Works Napa Valley Red Blend 2019

94 Points - New Discovery                         The Bootleg Red is a fantastic new wine that fans of red blends like The Prisoner will love. Highly recommended while it's still available. 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Bootleg Red Wine is a Merlot-dominated blend (there are normally small amounts of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and other varieties), this wine comes all from the Napa side of the valley. It reveals a healthy purple color as well as a terrific bouquet of sweet crème de cassis, toasted bread, Asian spices, lavender, and dried herbs. With a fabulous texture, full body, notable purity of fruit, and a rich yet graceful style on the palate, it's one seriously hedonistic yet balanced, complex red that knocks it out of the park. Drink this rocking little gem any time over the coming 4-6 years. (I wouldn't be surprised to see it keep longer.)" Robert Parker: "Major sleeper of not only the vintage, but in its entire concept...stunningly delicious, complex, big-time, sexy style...Off-the-charts in terms of its hedonistic appeal...complex enough to satisfy the intellectual senses as well." Bootleg Red Blend is opulent, plush, and luscious with red and black fruit, soft tannins and velvety texture. In crafting Bootleg, winemaker Brian Kosi's intent was to make a big, luscious red blend with loads of dark fruit and power. He used Merlot from Stagecoach Vineyard to serve as the base due to its upfront red fruit and soft tannins that make this wine approachable early on. Combined, the other varietals add structure, depth and richness that bring this blend together. Bootleg Red Blend is an exceptional wine crafted by Bootleg Winery in California. This red blend showcases the winery's dedication to producing rich and harmonious wines. It entices with an alluring bouquet of dark berries, black cherries, and plums, complemented by notes of spice, chocolate, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, offering a seamless integration of fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and balanced acidity. The Bootleg Red Blend, with its depth, complexity, and long, lingering finish, pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty pasta dishes, or can be enjoyed on its own as a testament to the allure of California red blends.

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