Blackbird Vineyards | Arise Proprietary Red '10
Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Alcohol %
14.8%
Wine Enthusiast
90
Stephen Tanzer's
90
Wine Advocate
91
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Napa Valley
Alcohol %
14.8%
Wine Enthusiast
90
Stephen Tanzer's
90
Wine Advocate
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2010 Arise exudes perfumes of cherry, blackberry, tobacco, and vanilla. Upon entry, the soft mouthfeel
reveals flavors of black cherry, truffle, and subtle black olive which unfold into a succulent finish. The
2010 Napa Valley grape growing season presented fickle weather conditions due to the relatively cool
spring coupled with unexpected heat spikes in late summer. The outcome was a lower-yielding harvest that produced supple wines with European-style texture and great complexity.
Production Notes
61% Me rlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc