Harvested, vinified, and aged with an identical commitment to quality as our principal wines, this classic Napa blend comprised of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon expresses luscious flavors that can only come from exceptional fruit.
"The 2017 Arise is lively and fruity with aromas of plum, nutmeg, vanilla, blackberry and coffee. Juicy notes awaken the palate with flavors of cherry and cola on first sip. A beautiful, medium bodied wine with bright ripe cherry, plum and blackberries on the mid palate. Finishes with coffee and strawberry with nice length." Winemaker, Aaron Pott
| Blend | 43% Merlot - 42% Cabernet Franc - 10% Cabernet Sauvignon - 5% Petit Verdot |
| Vineyard Location | 20+ lots from the Napa Valley mountain tops, hillsides, bench lands and valley floor vineyards. |
| Harvest | Fall 2017 |
| Release | Fall 2019 |
| Barrel Regime | 21 months in French Oak barrels - 50% new, 50% seasoned |
| Alcohol | 14.1 % |
| Production | 96 barrels |
| Optimum Drinking | 2019 - 2029 |
| Release Price | $58.00 per 750ml bottle |
"The 2017 Arise, Blackbird's entry-level, Merlot-based red, is juicy and forward, which makes it very easy to drink now. Succulent red cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are front and center. The tannins could use some bottle age to help them soften a bit."Vinous Media - By Antonio Galloni
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Through BlackMail membership, Pricing in Perpetuity is an opportunity for you to secure guaranteed pricing for life on your preferred Blackbird bottlings. Simply commit to any (or all) of the annual minimum membership purchases listed below and your price on the selected wines and quantities will be secured for the lifetime of your membership.
To participate in Pricing in Perpetuity, we invite you to become a BlackMail member. If you're already a member and meet the requirements, you will automatically be enrolled.
| *Wine Options | *Minimum Annual Quantity | *Guaranteed Bottle Pricing (as of January 2019) |
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| Illustration | 6 | $135 |
| Paramour | 6 | $135 |
| Contrarian | 6 | $135 |
| Arise | 12 | $58 |
| Dissonance | 24 | $32 |
| Arriviste | 24 | $28 |
*Applies to current vintage offerings only. Library wines excluded.
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