Cervantes - Blacktail 2017
Price: $159.99
Sale: $124.98
Producer | Cervantes |
Country | United States |
Region | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Red Blend |
Vintage | 2017 |
Sku | 77279 |
Size | 750ml |
Cervantes Description
Each year we learn more about this special place, this quiet corner in the far reaches of the Napa Valley. 2017, our third release from the estate, brought many valuable lessons.
We learned about strength and fortitude—in the vineyard, in the resulting wines, and in the community we cherish. It was also the first year we were able to play with the entire vineyard, some blocks being previously committed to other producers, and other blocks newly planted by our team. Letting our pioneering spirit be the guide, we crafted blending components that eventually led us to a new wine: Blacktail. This new wine stands shoulder to shoulder with our Cabernet Sauvignon offer- ing, but draws from many of the varieties that thrive on our estate.
It is truly a proprietary blend that showcases the character of our unique ranch, and as our understanding of the terroir grows, so will this exciting wine.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The 2017 Blacktail Proprietary Red Blend MMXVII is a blend of 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Malbec, 23% Petite Sirah and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is a little closed to begin, requiring some swirling to reveal a seducing perfume of lilacs, baked plums, blueberry pie and spice cake with hints of potpourri, unsmoked cigars and chocolate mint. The palate is medium to full-bodied and concentrated, but not in the least heavy, delivering layer upon layer of perfumed black fruits and a velvety texture, finishing fragrant and long, long, long. It is an exercise in polish and poise.
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