2021 IllustrationNapa Valley Merlot Blend

Illustration represents the core of Blackbird Vineyards. Every element of its multi-faceted wine portfolio drawsinspiration from this principally Merlot composition. Illustration challenges the notion that Cabernet Sauvignonis the only age-worthy red wine crafted in Napa Valley.

"The 2021 Illustration offers a plush, layered experience, starting with rich notes of black currant, plum, and cedar, complemented by tobacco and hints of iris. The palate reveals a complex attack of black cherry, dark cocoa, and fennel, with earthy tones of porcini mushroom and roast duck. It finishes with a lasting blend of plum, roast meat, and dark cocoa, supported by abundant, textured tannins that promise excellent aging potential." -Aaron Pott, Winemaker