2004
Élu - red meritage
St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery
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Red Table Wine (Red)
Napa Valley
$65.00/bottle
Great depth of both aromas and flavors. The wine begins with hints of coco, blackberries and toasted oak. Upon further investigation, one picks up kirsch and black cherries. elegant, supple and gracefully balanced, and finishing with a lively burst of ripe fruit and firm yet supple tannins this one is one not to be missed. Drink now through 2014.
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Varietals
| Percent Varietal | Vineyard, Appellation |
|---|---|
| 1% Malbec | |
| 66% Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| 23% Merlot | |
| 8% Cabernet Franc | |
| 2% Petit Verdot |
Fermentation Notes
The fruit for this red blend was harvested during the cool hours of early morning to maximize fresh flavors. Crush occurred in our cellar prior to fermentation and maceration on the skins, after which the wines were drained and pressed to barrels for maturation. After a year in predominantly French oak, a preliminary blend was created and that blended wine put back into barrel in order to begin the process of marrying the flavors of the component varietals. Another twelve months later, the wines went through final evaluation to complete the blend.
Ratings & Reviews
Bringing the thunder!
This wine is bold,bodacious, and bountiful....rich, bright, smooth, this wine will make your tongue thank you for choosing a fantastically crafted wine that brings the thunder as Gary Vaynerchuk would say. Enjoy with dinner or on its own, its very nice!