Blackbird Vineyards

Illustration Proprietary Merlot Blend

9.2120 ratings
9.233 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 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
Jake Hajer

Big, with a dry abrasive finish. Cedar, blackberry, white and green raspberry. Hot and brine on the nose.

Big, with a dry abrasive finish. Cedar, blackberry, white and green raspberry. Hot and brine on the nose.

Dec 29th, 2018
Stefan Dolhain

Truffle galore ! 2007 vintage. Delicious

Truffle galore ! 2007 vintage. Delicious

Jun 3rd, 2017
Louie Christensen

New world merlot wrapped up tight in a Right Bank corset. What a stunning wine! Either needs a few more years in the bottle, or at least two hours in a decanter. Either way...elegant fruit, dusty dark chocolate, a breath of licorice and herbs, and a warm woody finish.

New world merlot wrapped up tight in a Right Bank corset. What a stunning wine! Either needs a few more years in the bottle, or at least two hours in a decanter. Either way...elegant fruit, dusty dark chocolate, a breath of licorice and herbs, and a warm woody finish.

Dec 29th, 2016
George Chen

Their Merlot dominated wines are simply some of the best made in the Valley. Well crafted beautiful wine.

Their Merlot dominated wines are simply some of the best made in the Valley. Well crafted beautiful wine.

Oct 7th, 2016
Jerae Knutson

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9.2

Ahh... Merlot & Cab Franc. My palate is coated with chocolatey tannins. Merlot is sexy.

Ahh... Merlot & Cab Franc. My palate is coated with chocolatey tannins. Merlot is sexy.

Jan 18th, 2016
Victor H Jimenez

2008 vintage

2008 vintage

Nov 14th, 2015
Andrew Knowlton

Always fun drinking with the winemaker of the wine you're drinking.

Always fun drinking with the winemaker of the wine you're drinking.

Nov 8th, 2015
Christanna Honer

Chocolate soaked blueberries, dried currant, hints of leather, Turkish tobacco. Dry and bitey w smooth and grippy tannin, round and filling. Like smoking a Camel Turkish Silver! A fave of the night amongst the somms.

Chocolate soaked blueberries, dried currant, hints of leather, Turkish tobacco. Dry and bitey w smooth and grippy tannin, round and filling. Like smoking a Camel Turkish Silver! A fave of the night amongst the somms.

Mar 23rd, 2015
Scott Hill

2010

2010

Mar 19th, 2015
Jenifer Dileo

2010 Vintage

2010 Vintage

Jan 11th, 2015