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2006 Blackbird Vineyards Illustration
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 29
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rexmerlot wrote: 91 points
October 15, 2021 - Dark ruby red in colour. Still holding on to the colour. Notes of black currant, and dark chocolate, but starting to show some of that cedar and menthol of a aged bordeaux. Still drinking well, and I am sure will drink well for next 5 years at least.
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Snag One Likes this wine:
May 16, 2021 - I waited too long to enjoy this bottle and it was past its prime. Due to my error, I will not put a low score into the data set for this vintage.
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TexasBob Likes this wine: 90 points
March 14, 2020 - Dark garnet color. Blueberry juice and red raspberries on the nose. Similar tasting notes on a silky body. Pleasant.
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rexmerlot wrote: 92 points
December 30, 2019 - Dark ruby red in colour. Notes of black currant, liquorice, and black chocolate. Dry, med body, med acidity, elegant tannins. Med finish. Drinking very well right now. Not sure it will get any better. I would drink up now.
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cos65 Likes this wine:
September 9, 2018 - From 375 purchased on release
Served blind.
Obviously 10 yo Napa Cab family,
but very plummy ripe, but mature fruit.
Lovely now and seemingly holding quite well.1 person found this helpful Comment
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By Alder Yarrow
December 2008 (link)(Blackbird Vineyards Illustration, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley) “Buy Merlot, sell high,” say the wise. Medium ruby in the glass, this proprietary blend (86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) has a pure, bright nose of cocoa powder and cherries. In the mouth, it is gorgeously smooth, with bright cherry-cola, chocolate, and juicy Bingcherry flavors dancing on a lively bed of acidity. Velvety tannins sneak around the edges, along with a hint of sweetness, then pirouette slowly in the back of the throat for minutes. This wine oozes joy, pure and simple. Hot Picks
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By Ben Narasin
August 2008 (link)(Blackbird Vineyards Illustration) 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon; tasted from barrel. Velvety, dark purple. Luxuriant nose of earth and fruit. Significant blackcurrant flavors emerge on the palate, accompanied by notes of blackberry, blueberry, sour red cherry, spice, pepper, and a hint of cola. A lush, full-bodied wine with excellent structure, tightly wound acidity, and a long finish. Winery Spotlight: Blackbird Vineyards
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Blackbird Vineyards
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Illustration
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 417 (55%)
- Consumed 340 (45%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerBlackbird Vineyards
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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