Lot 571
2019 North Coast Red Blend
750mlOver $50/bottle under the original label
Lot 571 features a Cabernet Sauvignon core masterfully blended with classic Bordelaise varietals and a touch of Zinfandel. From the stellar 2019 vintage (one of the best in recent decades), the wine shows impeccable fruit quality. Each component was aged individually in barrel for years before final blending, yielding plenty of depth and harmony.
Brooding and dark on the pour, the wine opens with aromas of spiced red fruits, eucalyptus, and violets. The palate is full-bodied and dry, delivering a mélange of red and black fruits framed beautifully by a delineated spice and pronounced barrel tones. Medium+ acidity and strong tannins provide both lift and structure. The finish is long, evolving from leather and spice into earth, vanilla bean, crushed florals, and a reprise of eucalyptus. The extended barrel aging has done wonders for the wine – this is a red blend with real aging potential.
14.9% alc