{"product_id":"aperture-sonoma-red-blend-2022-750ml","title":"Aperture Sonoma Red Blend 2022 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97pts Wine Enthusiast Cellar Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This opulent Malbec-forward blend delivers loads of crushed blueberry, black plum, coffee, and sage aromas on the nose. The palate displays hearty tannic structure with lavish acidity and flavors of currant, cassis, shattered granite, dark chocolate, and licorice.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend is a blend of 36% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and a splash of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. A more saturated red color, it’s pretty and floral with hints of mocha, purple flowers, black raspberries, and red-fruited highlights. The palate is full and ripe, with a plush and well-detailed feel and a long finish. Although it offers more immediate appeal in the vintage, it should have a wide window to show its best over the next 12-15 years. 8,470 cases were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend is composed of 36% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak, it bursts from the glass with pure red cherry and pomegranate perfume, unfurling nuances of lavender, forest floor and glossy new oak as it opens in the glass. The medium-bodied palate features generous, floral fruit. It’s structured by powdery tannins and juicy acidity and has a long, layered finish. 8,470 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant but rich and ripe Bordeaux-style blend that’s not too tight with tannins and features broad, opulent black fruit flavors and generous oak spices. Full-bodied, sleek and luxurious. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this vintage, we crafted a distinct Bordeaux blend, composed primarily of malbec and cabernet sauvignon, rounding out the blend with with merlot and small amounts of petite verdot, and cabernet franc. The ripe red fruit characters are structured by silky seamless tannins, showcasing an elegant density to the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67816060027106,"sku":"bpl1793037870355","price":28.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2478\/5378\/files\/aperture-sonoma-red-blend-2022---750ml_1.jpg?v=1793037878","url":"https:\/\/ropecoilwear.shop\/products\/aperture-sonoma-red-blend-2022-750ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}