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Blackbird Vineyards Illustration 2006

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Winery:
Blackbird Vineyards
Varietal:
Merlot
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2021
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User Tags:  fruit, structure, finish - long, balance, tasting, spices, nose, ericaceae, berry, blueberry 


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Merlot has gotten a bad rap as of late but there is no denying the wine's appeal. Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties.

Winemakers Notes

Illustration represents the core - the heart - of Blackbird Vineyards. Every element of Blackbird's multi-faceted wine portfolio draws inspiration from this singular, Pomerol-inspired Merlot. It is an undiluted illustration of the passion, time and concentration invested in creating elegant, multi-layered wines. Illustration challenges the notion that Cabernet Sauvignon is the only age-worthy red wine crafted in the Napa Valley.86% Merlot 11% Cabernet Franc 3% Cabernet SauvignonHarvestOctober 12, 2006ReleaseFall 2008Barrel Regime20 months in French Oak barrels 82% new, read more...

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Snooth User: Philip
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Great chalky nose, very rich and the fact that its mountain fruit comes across clearly. Lots of minerality throughout balanced with very nice blueberry and cedar notes. My wine of the tasting.


March 2009

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Snooth User: rar8888
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Medium to full body wine that smells of black cherry and chocolate. Stronger fruit than Arise and more refined.


October 2009

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