Winemaker Notes
Each year the reserve is inspired by the blackbirds that stalk thehand-picked vineyard during the autumn harvest. Blended froma marriage of specific vineyard blocks that produce our mostexceptional fruit, its nose begins with jammy blackberries andhints of vanilla, followed by full body and perfect acidity. Complexand balanced, the reserve is matched only by the soaring grace ofthe local blackbirds. This wine can be savored as a standalone orpaired with your favorite grilled meats and barbecued foods.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
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