Cervantes, Blacktail Vintage:2019 bay leaves

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It was produced with 92% Mencía and up to 8% of white grapes

not something that would have adversely affected the balance of these universally high-acid wines – if anything

with the ripe fruit and saline elements lingering on the finish

Lovely aromas of cherries are joined by hints of mocha

Cervantes, Blacktail Vintage:2019 bay leavesWe don't have anything in mind about what the final blend will be each year, winemaker Andy Erickson said about this Blacktail blend. "We want to create something that is unique to the place this year." The 2018 Blacktail Proprietary Red Blend MMXIII is composed of 27% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 23% Petite Sirah and 4% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet purple in color, it bursts with flamboyant blue fruits, plum preserves and black