Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Terzetto shows deep, dark fruit on the nose, with aromas of blackberry, black currant, and hints of sweet oak. In the mouth the wine is textured and densely structured, with flavors of black cherry and plum layered with espresso and cocoa powder. The lengthy finish is perfumed with vanilla bean.
Blend: 33.33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.33% Cabernet Franc, 33.33% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this red blend celebrates aromatic lift as much as structure and length. Dark fruits combine with fresh herbs and tobacco with cocoa powder and spice emerging from the finish.
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James Suckling
Mulberries, currants, bay leaves and mild spices on the nose following through to a medium body with creamy tannins. Well-rounded and structured with a pleasant finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
An equal-parts blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2021 Terzetto features vanilla-infused cherries on the nose, joined by assertive herbal nuances. It walks the fine line between herbal complexity and overly herbal, staying—for this taster—on the pleasurable side of the spectrum, adding hints of tobacco, tea, sage and bay leaf. It's medium-bodied and silky in feel, nicely balanced overall, with a softly dusty finish.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.