
2021 Cervantes Blacktail Red Wine Napa Valley
Blacktail grew out of our ongoing journey in, through, and around the land that makes up our eponymous ranch in the corner of Pope Valley, in the far reaches of the Napa Valley. The character of the land is rugged, wild, stunningly beautiful, and unlike anything we know in Napa. The goal from the beginning has been to create something wholly new and unique—a wine that is rich and complex, just like this landscape. The journey has led us to plant varieties that are less tried, and to blend a wine that stands alone.
The 2021 Blacktail is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Malbec, 11% Petite Syrah, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The winemaking and eleváge are very similar to that of our Cabernet Sauvignon bottling; however, the expression is completely different. This is a multi-layered, dark, highly faceted wine that tells a rich story. Black fruits, toasty notes, baking spice, and savory tones all add to the wine’s complexity. It is intense on the palate, even with its great sense of balance at the core. With this level of density, it should age well for decades, and will continue to reveal layers as it opens in the bottle.
ANDY ERICKSON | WINEMAKER

Blacktail Proprietary Red Wine