Blackbird Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Oak Knoll Proprietary Red 2006
- Winery: Blackbird Vineyards
- Region: USA » California » Napa » Oak Knoll
- Varietal: Merlot
Winemaker's Notes:
Illustration represents the core - the heart - of Blackbird Vineyards. Every element of Blackbird's multi-faceted win...
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an elegant, full bodied wine loaded with dark fruits, black cherry, chocolate. brambled berry fruit, deep notes as it tasted amazing with our rich... Read more
Very nice Merlot. Lots of cherry on the nose, cherryand rasberry on the palate. Nice smooth tannis and decent complexity. Read more
Medium to full body wine that smells of black cherry and chocolate. Stronger fruit than Arise and more refined. Read more
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User Reviews for Blackbird Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Oak Knoll Proprietary Red
Add your reviewan elegant, full bodied wine loaded with dark fruits, black cherry, chocolate. brambled berry fruit, deep notes as it tasted amazing with our rich pork dish. certainly has aging potential as does the 07. although the 06 has naturally opened up more so I preferred it.
Very nice Merlot. Lots of cherry on the nose, cherryand rasberry on the palate. Nice smooth tannis and decent complexity.
Medium to full body wine that smells of black cherry and chocolate. Stronger fruit than Arise and more refined.
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.
External Reviews for Blackbird Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Oak Knoll Proprietary Red
The 2006 Illustration, a blend of 86% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, offers sweet, smoky, cola, black currant, coffee, new saddle leather, cocoa, spice box, and tobacco characteristics as well as a lush, round, heady mouth... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2006 Blackbird Vineyards Illustration 750ml
Winemaker's 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, 18% seasonedpH3.63%Total Acidity0.55Alcohol14.5% Unfiltered and UnfinedProduction1,195 casesOptimum Drinking2008 - 2020
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