92 Points - Cellar Tracker
World renowned for growing distinctive, award-winning grapes, the Reid family is well known for producing Bordeaux varietals of quality and distinction. This wine comes exclusively from estate vineyard rows and are all hand tended by the family resulting in a wine that is delicious, elegant and very special.
VINEYARD
Located on a south-facing 3 acre slope behind the winery on the west side of the town of Napa. Planted on 101-14 rootstock, varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, and Viognier. The vineyard is narrowly spaced with 6 feet between rows and 4 feet between vines. Row direction is northeast/southwest and the soil is a clay loam.
Appellation: Napa Valley
Varietals: 84% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot
Cooperage: 50% new French oak
Aging: 20 months
Alcohol: 14% by volume
90 Points
Ruby-plum core with a light purple rim in the glass. The palate opens with cranberry, cherry fruit and wood spice dominate. Cherry and plum notes pump through with a medium-bodied texture. Smooth tannins and soft finish showcase its layered complexity.
92 Points
Aromas of red raspberry, jammed dark fruit, cinnamon spice and clove. Hints of sliced ripe plum, black tea and lavender oil adds to its complexity. Flavors of blueberry, elderberry, and cranberry are enhanced with oak spice and baking notes from the barrels. These flavors marry with soft tannins for a long and mouthwatering finish.
92 Points
Juicy blackberries and black cherries accented by mint and chocolate. Full-bodied, deeply colored, with a hint of white pepper, dried herbs and toasted bread. Delivers a substantial mid-palate of dark fruits, black tea, baked cherry, fruit preserves and licorice. Sophisticated and sumptuous. A great example of the varietal, brooding with depth and complexity. Notes of toast and oak, with integrated tannins and textural polish on the finish.
