2014 Blackbird Vineyards Illustration Oak Knoll District (750ml)

"92 out of 100 - A blend of 65% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot is the 2014 Proprietary Red Illustration. Like it siblings, this is aged 17 months in French cooperage, of which about half is new. This is a beauty ? Old World meets New World so to speak ? with good tannin structure and acidity, but terrific ripe fruit of cr?me de cassis, black chocolate intermixed with licorice and espresso bean. This is a full-bodied, juicy, opulent style of wine to drink over the next 15 or so years." - Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate