2019 Caladan Proprietary Red

A luxurious wine with layers of ripe dark fruits, purple flowers, and earthy undertones for an unforgettable drinking experience.

Producer

Caladan

Region

Napa Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Merlot

Varietal Composition

58% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2032

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Aged 22 months in French oak (62% new)

Occasional wine note

This is a special wine. There are so many moving parts here with layers of ripe dark fruits, purple flowers, and lots of earthy undertones all working harmoniously to deliver a luxurious wine drinking experience you will not soon forget.

What experts say about this wine

100

Wine Independent

The 2019 Red Wine is made from 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Malbec, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, with all 4 mountains in the blend. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to deliver a provocative perfume of chocolate-covered cherries, rose oil, and star anise with hints of violets, fallen leaves, forest floor, and dusty soil. Full-bodied, the palate has the most beautiful, silky tannins and well-integrated freshness supporting the perfumed fruit, finishing long and mineral-laced.

100

Wine Advocate

Caladan's 2019 Red Blend is 67% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, with the last 1% a combination of Malbec and Petit Verdot. More approachable and more hedonistic than the varietal Cab Franc, it's loaded with mouthwatering notes of ripe cherries and redcurrants on the nose, then delivers waves of full-bodied pleasure in the mouth, a richly textured mid-palate and a long and softly dusty finish.

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