Lot 591
2022 Sonoma County Red Blend

Over $50/bottle under the original label

Lot 591 is 92-point James Suckling scored (under our label) Right Bank-inspired red blend sourced from historic vineyards in Sonoma. Taking a cue from the wines of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, the classic 1-2 pairing of Cabernet Franc and Merlot lead the way, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot skillfully added to take it to the next level. The result is an intricate wine that’s smooth and graceful yet powerful – an impeccable balance achieved through deft craftsmanship by the source’s winemaker, who apprenticed under some of the California greats.

Medium ruby on the pour, pressed cherries and blueberries parade out of the glass, buoyed by wooded spice and garrigue with hints of eucalyptus and cassis on the rim. The entry is balanced and uplifted, with a line of medium-plus acidity wrapped around red berries, chocolate, and turned leaves amid plentiful velvety tannins. On the finish, a lingering spice is underpinned by red fruit with vanilla bean and a final echo of eucalyptus, gliding effortlessly across an impressively sustained close. Splendid.