AERENA by Blackbird Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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The 2019 ÆRENA Cabernet Sauvignon entices the nose with aromas of plum, cherry, warming spices, and orange zest. Flavors of cola, plum, coffee, and chocolate delight the palate leading to a fresh and youthful finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2019 ÆRENA by Blackbird Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is lovely, persistent, and ready to enjoy. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers pleasing aromas and flavors of ripe, black fruit, and piquant pomegranate. Pair it with an oven-roasted, organic chicken and a side plate of morels. (Tasted: January 11, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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