2021 Blackbird Illustration
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The Merlot-based 2021 Illustration Proprietary Red delivers waves of black cherries, cola and mocha notes on the nose, while being quite rich and creamy in texture. It's full-bodied and plush yet with enough backbone to suggest some ability to age, and it has a silky-velvety feel on the long finish. Super stuff.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The Merlot-dominated 2021 Illustration Proprietary Red displays a big, plummy, chocolate, and darker fruited style as well as full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It has the firmer, more structured style of the vintage, so give it a year or three.
The 2021 Illustration, a Merlot-based blend, offers a fabulous mix of inky dark fruit and vibrant acids. Blue fruit, graphite, dried herbs and lavender build effortlessly. This dense, potent 2021 has a ton to offer.
The 2021 Illustration is bright and full of energy. Vibrant red-toned fruit, rose petal, lavender and licorice are all dialed up. This boisterous, juicy Merlot-based blend is full of character. It is far from an easy-going wine.