2009 ARISE
Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine
"The 2009 Arise reveals an arresting perfume of cherry, blackberry, fig, and cedar. Aged in French Oak barrels for 21 months, the chewy mid-palate presents enticing flavors of plum and spice within structured layers of red fruit. Blackbird's 2009 vintage wines showcase grapes farmed with an ideal hang time, offering wines with bright flavors, balanced sugars, and acidity. Drinking well upon release, Arise will age beautifully with time in the cellar."
— Winemaker, Aaron Pott
| Blend | 53% Merlot 25% Cabernet Franc 22% Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Harvest | October 2009 |
| Release | Fall 2011 |
| Barrel Regime | 21 months in French Oak barrels - 40% new, 60% seasoned |
| pH | 3.84 |
| Total Acidity | 0.59 |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Production | 2,800 cases |
| Optimum Drinking | 2011 - 2025 |
| Retail Price | $50 per 750ml bottle |
The Blackbird Vineyard
| Appellation | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley |
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| Vineyard Size | 10 Acres |
| Vines | 5,717 planted in 1997 |
| Topography | Valley Floor |
| Varietal | Merlot |
| Clone | 3 |
| Root Stock | 110R |
Every artist needs a muse...
Arise is the most aspiring wine in the Blackbird Vineyards repertoire. Harvested, vinified, and barrel aged with an identical commitment to quality and excellence as our principal wines, every vintage of this sister label Bordeaux-inspired blend is hand-tuned to express the luscious flavor profiles and lithe structure that only comes from exceptional fruit. Arise captures the charming essences of Napa Valley's unique terroir.
Vintage Notes: 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 
Taste Blackbird's wines in a revolutionary format. Featured on Oprah's O List, The "Flock Box Collection" contains a selection of four 50ml glass bottles for sampling Blackbird's Merlot and Cabernet Franc blends. Blackbird's wine samples should be savored shortly after their shipment date (typically within 6 months) to experience their true character. Acquire
