Blackbird Vineyards

Contrarian Red Bordeaux Blend

9.25 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Grabbed this from the wine list at 150 Central Park on the Allure of the Seas, great price at $80.00 ($48.00 with drinks package) a bottle, yes 750mL.

Given a three and a half hour decant but might have needed more. Deep purplish red. Insanely tight on the nose with a touch of baking spices, black cherries, petrol, tobacco and a touch earthy. Heavy tannins (7/10) and solid acidity. Medium plus to full bodied with notes of red cherries, black currants, herbs, gravel and cinnamon. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2025.

This is the Cabernet Sauvignon led bottling by Blackbird Vineyards, led with 81% and followed by 13% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Aged in 75% new French oak for 21 months. Only 40 barrels produced and release price is $135.00.

Grabbed this from the wine list at 150 Central Park on the Allure of the Seas, great price at $80.00 ($48.00 with drinks package) a bottle, yes 750mL.

Given a three and a half hour decant but might have needed more. Deep purplish red. Insanely tight on the nose with a touch of baking spices, black cherries, petrol, tobacco and a touch earthy. Heavy tannins (7/10) and solid acidity. Medium plus to full bodied with notes of red cherries, black currants, herbs, gravel and cinnamon. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2025.

This is the Cabernet Sauvignon led bottling by Blackbird Vineyards, led with 81% and followed by 13% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Aged in 75% new French oak for 21 months. Only 40 barrels produced and release price is $135.00.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2017
Brandon Boesch

Nice. Tasting great at this time. Perfect with steak. I had a caymus cab before this and this was significantly more complex and better, but not outstanding.

Nice. Tasting great at this time. Perfect with steak. I had a caymus cab before this and this was significantly more complex and better, but not outstanding.

Sep 10th, 2022
Mark Farrell

Deep garnet with a nose of creme de cassis, berry jam, gunsmoke, molasses, and a bit of coffee with cream. Tannin and fruit are great on this wine with slightly high acidity which gives it a long tart cherry finish. Birthday wine!

Deep garnet with a nose of creme de cassis, berry jam, gunsmoke, molasses, and a bit of coffee with cream. Tannin and fruit are great on this wine with slightly high acidity which gives it a long tart cherry finish. Birthday wine!

May 9th, 2022
Jason and Jennie

Nice Aaron pott wine. For being from south napa, this had a nice concentration of fruit. Personally preferred it over the renteria "the bridge" cab ($150 retail) by Kirk venge who we buy a lot from.

Nice Aaron pott wine. For being from south napa, this had a nice concentration of fruit. Personally preferred it over the renteria "the bridge" cab ($150 retail) by Kirk venge who we buy a lot from.

Apr 16th, 2017
Peter Kuzma

Peter had this a year ago

Peter had this a year ago

Feb 26th, 2023
Sarah Oettel

Sarah had this 3 years ago

Sarah had this 3 years ago

Sep 23rd, 2021