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| Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2035 (based on 2 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Crunge on 7/23/2023 & rated 92 points: It's young but I wanted to try this as I have enjoyed the Relic Petite Sirah since the 2009 vintage (some, or all of which, come from this vineyard.) Since this is a field blend that includes Carignane and other grapes, it's not as bold as the Relic PS varietal. Still, it's incredibly dark in the glass and stood up well to some spicy lettuce wraps. Blackberries, plums, and a bit of licorice with some solid tannins on the palate. My wife and I both enjoyed this and look forward to seeing how this ages. (187 views) | | | Tasted by DougSamuel on 2/24/2023 & rated 91 points: Brand new blend from Relic that just arrived last week. Still very young but wanted to check in on it. We are suckers for red blends and adore Ritual from Relic. It's has deep fruit, which is expected from Frediani vineyards in Calistoga. Primarily some dark fruit and pomegranate. Also some minty/menthol and savory on top of a dark chocolate.
I am not certain the blend, but guessing Carignane and Petite Sirah. Historically they have done those separately from this vineyard. Enjoyable now but will smooth out in 6-12 months. The biggest question mark I have on this blend is the price point. You're paying for primo real estate and old, old vines, so it makes sense. The wine itself may not warrant the fare, but I also am happy to support these old vines and grapes other than Cab in napa! (520 views) |
| Relic Wines Producer websiteRed Blend.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Napa Valley Napa Valley Wineries and Wine (Napa Valley Vintners)Napa ValleySt. Helena |
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