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2014 Blackbird Vineyards Arise, 1.5ltr

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

92Wine Enthusiast

38% Merlot, 32% Cabernet & 30% Cabernet Franc find a healthy companionship of wood, cedar, currant & dried herb allowing the two Cabernets to speak loudest. Lightly spicy nutmeg & clove linger around well-defined layers of cherry & vanilla.

91James Suckling

Aromas of plums, earth and spices follow through to a full body and tight and firm tannins. Structured and powerful.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll

Oak Knoll AVA is one of Napa Valley’s newest appellations, having received that status in 2004. Located on the southern end of Napa Valley, the appellation is close to San Pablo Bay and therefore relatively cool. Of the 8,300 acres within the appellation, 4,150 are vineyards. The principal grapes grown are Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Riesling. Locals like to call Oak Knoll “the sweet spot” thanks to its location between the San Pablo Bay and its maritime climate and the much hotter climate of Napa Valley’s floor.