Dusty Red Blend - Gibbs
Varietal: 55% Cab.St, 18% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Cab Franc 7% Zinf.
Location: Napa Valley ph:
Practice: Production: 2624 cs
Appellation: Sst Helena Dry Extract: gr / liter
Alcohol %: 14.5% Residual Sugar: gr / liter
Tasting Notes: A classic left-bank Bordeaux blend with a bit of a twist, the Dusty Red Blend is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel; a true blend of the Valley. Anchored by our Estate vineyards in St. Helena and rounded out with fruit from Coombsville, Howell Mountain and Oakville. Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel provide body, structure and the dark fruit core of this wine while Merlot offers red fruit and a silky, textured midpalate. Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc contribute notes of dried herbs and graphite adding layers of complexity and nuance to the overall blend.
Aging: 24 months French oak | 30% new
Food Pairing: Enjoy with Steak Diane, Grilled Hangar Steak with Chimichurri, Duck Confit with Roasted Figs and Polenta or Mushroom Ravioli with Arrabiata Sauce.
Accolades
2022 91 pts James Suckling