2016 Blackbird Vineyards "Illustration" Red, Napa Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE Illustration represents the core of Blackbird Vineyards. Every element of its multi faceted wine portfolio draws inspiration from this principally Merlot composition. Illustration challenges the notion that Cabernet Sauvignon is the only age worthy red wine crafted in Napa Valley. Winemaker Notes: Purity and balance are the key words here with wonderful brightness, density and flavor. What I hate most about most Merlot is the lack of

Elian Da Ros is beloved in Marmandais for displaying elegance and finesse while working with grape varieties famous for masculinity and strength

Vinification is minimal intervention and takes place in wood

From a single

Confidences de Prieure-Lichine 2020 is made from a selection of young vines

Clos de la Fussière is a 2

This fragrant

in the space of two years

It pairs exceptionally well with braised beef

two seemingly superficial details that are actually a very bold statement in the ultra-traditional mindset of most Cahors producers

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We taste the wines all the time during this period and the decision for racking is always done by taste

The soil is alluvial clay with a high proportion of limestone