{"product_id":"2017-raymond-vineyard-cellar-napa-valley-reserve-selection-red-california-usa","title":"2017 Raymond Vineyard \u0026 Cellar Napa Valley Reserve Selection Red, California, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2017 Red Blend Reserve is made up of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 9% Zinfandel, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah and 4% Malbec. It was aged in 24% new French oak and bottled unfiltered. Deep garnet-purple colored, it rocks up with flamboyant cedar chest, baking spices and licorice scents over a cassis and plum preserves core with a waft of dried flowers. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with baked blackberries with a finely grained frame, finishing with an invigorating lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new wine from this team, which is headed up by Stephanie Putnam and consultant Philippe Melka, the 2017 Napa Valley Reserve Red Blend checks in as a kitchen sink blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 9% Zinfandel, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Merlot, Petite Sirah, and Malbec. It offers a beautiful complexity and nuance as well as classy notes of blackcurrants, spice box, dried flowers, and leafy herbs. Medium-bodied, with solid Cabernet character, it's balanced, charming, and delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck, 90 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2017 Red Wine is dark purple-black in color with bright red fruit aromas and a touch of spice that springs from the glass. Raspberry, dark cherry and blueberry flavors are met with freshly cracked pepper and anise in this structured wine with a velvety and weighted mouthfeel. This wine has good acidity, firm but, juicy tannins and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Petit Verdot, 9% Zinfandel, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"woodswholesalewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49206116319488,"sku":null,"price":36.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/0964\/7360\/files\/RaymondRedSQ.png?v=1787093484","url":"https:\/\/gcona.com\/products\/2017-raymond-vineyard-cellar-napa-valley-reserve-selection-red-california-usa","provider":"Gcona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}