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Blackbird Vineyards

Illustration Proprietary Merlot Blend

9.2195 ratings
9.250 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

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Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero
9.3

Velvety rich, menthol, confected blue and black fruit, with mossy tertiary aromas creeping up. Not sure how it can get better.

Velvety rich, menthol, confected blue and black fruit, with mossy tertiary aromas creeping up. Not sure how it can get better.

Aug 8th, 2020
Ellen Clifford
9.1

Heady. Lusty. Posh wine with a few seductively abrasive nips. So many black currant jam tarts garnished with greens and someone was eating it while writing thrash poetry with a number two pencil nearby. Got it?

Heady. Lusty. Posh wine with a few seductively abrasive nips. So many black currant jam tarts garnished with greens and someone was eating it while writing thrash poetry with a number two pencil nearby. Got it?

Feb 19th, 2019
Jake Hajer
8.8

Big, with a dry abrasive finish. Cedar, blackberry, white and green raspberry. Hot and brine on the nose.

Big, with a dry abrasive finish. Cedar, blackberry, white and green raspberry. Hot and brine on the nose.

Dec 29th, 2018
Weijie Shi (Jay)
9.4

Concentrated and full of depth. On its peak. Drink now. From 375mL bottle.

Concentrated and full of depth. On its peak. Drink now. From 375mL bottle.

Oct 28th, 2018
Ron R
9.2

Vinous notes nail this. Nothing further to add.

Vinous notes nail this. Nothing further to add.

Jan 20th, 2018
Rob Landsness

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

10

With the Blackbird team and the 2011 Illustration and the beautiful art at Maisonry. Sculpture: All Together Now by Guiseppe Palumbo. Also in the background, painting by Anastasia Faiella: Stream of Consciousness.

With the Blackbird team and the 2011 Illustration and the beautiful art at Maisonry. Sculpture: All Together Now by Guiseppe Palumbo. Also in the background, painting by Anastasia Faiella: Stream of Consciousness.

3 people found it helpfulJun 26th, 2014
Greg Giere
9.1

Super sexy, very polished and firing on all cylinders. The Merlot really shines through.

Super sexy, very polished and firing on all cylinders. The Merlot really shines through.

2 people found it helpfulJun 14th, 2014
Karina Cisneros
10

Yum! 2007

Yum! 2007

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014
Stefan Dolhain
9.4

Truffle galore ! 2007 vintage. Delicious

Truffle galore ! 2007 vintage. Delicious

Jun 3rd, 2017
Louie Christensen
9.2

New world merlot wrapped up tight in a Right Bank corset. What a stunning wine! Either needs a few more years in the bottle, or at least two hours in a decanter. Either way...elegant fruit, dusty dark chocolate, a breath of licorice and herbs, and a warm woody finish.

New world merlot wrapped up tight in a Right Bank corset. What a stunning wine! Either needs a few more years in the bottle, or at least two hours in a decanter. Either way...elegant fruit, dusty dark chocolate, a breath of licorice and herbs, and a warm woody finish.

Dec 29th, 2016