Blackbird Vineyards

Arise Proprietary Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.34 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herb spice and smoky scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plums with cinnamon, licorice and cacao, lively acidity. Fine ripe tannins, well balanced, long finish.

Blend of 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herb spice and smoky scents. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plums with cinnamon, licorice and cacao, lively acidity. Fine ripe tannins, well balanced, long finish.

Jan 11th, 2023
Mark Farrell

Brilliant ruby with aromas of black cherry jam, blueberries, clay pot, and cedar chest. Nice balance for a wine with this complexity. Full-bodied. Tannins are integrated perfectly. Acid may be a tad high, but makes it savory. Very nice finish, this wine punches way above its price point. Best value wine I have had in years. Picked this up for around $35!!! Predominately and equal mix of merlot and cab franc, with a little cab. sav. and petit verdot.

Brilliant ruby with aromas of black cherry jam, blueberries, clay pot, and cedar chest. Nice balance for a wine with this complexity. Full-bodied. Tannins are integrated perfectly. Acid may be a tad high, but makes it savory. Very nice finish, this wine punches way above its price point. Best value wine I have had in years. Picked this up for around $35!!! Predominately and equal mix of merlot and cab franc, with a little cab. sav. and petit verdot.

Jul 8th, 2022
Sarah Oettel

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Feb 12th, 2024
Jeff Fennel

Jeff had this 2 years ago

Jeff had this 2 years ago

Jan 17th, 2022