Reid Family
2013 Red Blend
, Napa Valley
J. Kirkwood

92 Points - Cellar Tracker

This 10 Year Old Beauty is Aged to Perfection!  Offers an exquisite bright ruby color in the glass, with aromas of rose, cherry, vanilla, and a hint of spice that fill the nose.  Elegant and full, the palate offers a complex mouthfeel, with flavors of black cherry and toasty oak.  Loads of depth and complexity here, while its silky texture and supple tannins coat the palate on route to a long, generous finish.  There is plenty of Mt. Veeder Napa Valley character in every sip.  Ready to drink now!

World renowned for growing distinctive, award-winning grapes, the Reid family is well known for producing Bordeaux varietals of quality and distinction.  This wine comes exclusively from estate vineyard rows and are all hand tended by the family resulting in a wine that is delicious, elegant and very special.

VINEYARD
Located on a south-facing 3 acre slope behind the winery on the west side of the town of Napa.  Planted on 101-14 rootstock, varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot, and Viognier.  The vineyard is narrowly spaced with 6 feet between rows and 4 feet between vines. Row direction is northeast/southwest and the soil is a clay loam.

Appellation:  Napa Valley
Varietals:  84% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot
Cooperage:  50% new French oak
Aging:  20 months
Alcohol:  14% by volume

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