2019 Viader Black Label
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The deep purple-hued 2019 Red Blend Black Label is an interesting blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 22% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec, all from the estate vineyard on Howell Mountain. It offers up some subtle reductive, lactic notes that blow off with air to reveal an almost Saint-Emilion-like bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, chocolate, smoked tobacco, and hints of iron. Ripe, opulent, and full-bodied on the palate, it excels on its silky, polished tannins and terrific overall balance. There are 564 cases produced.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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The 2019 Red Blend Black Label is composed of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah, 8% Malbec and 22% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, pure blackcurrants, blackberries and wild blueberries notes jump from the glass, with hints of cedar, clove oil and red roses. Medium to full-bodied, taut and with fine-grained tannins, it has lovely freshness and expressiveness, finishing with a peppery kick.