This robust Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with a hint of Merlot and Syrah, underwent a meticulous aging process, spending 20 months in pristine French oak barrels and an additional 14 months in bottle. The result is a wine that presents an intriguing tapestry of aromas and flavors, showcasing notes of ripe blackberries and black cherries, harmonized with subtle hints of coconut and cigar box, complemented by a whisper of thyme.
The palate is greeted by silky tannins and a sumptuous mouthfeel, making each sip a delightful exploration of depth and complexity. This wine is a testament to careful craftsmanship and a celebration of the terroir, inviting enthusiasts to indulge in its rich character and history.
Blend: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 16% Syrah
Aroma: Blackberries, black cherries, coconut, cigar box, thyme
Taste: Silky tannins, rich mouthfeel
Finish: Long and satisfying
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2020 Red Blend, made from a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 16% Syrah, is a dusty, bright, succulently complex wine. It presents full-bodied, balanced characteristics with velvety tannins and food-friendly acidity, ensuring the wine's longevity beyond its 12th birthday. It offers a delightful explosion of ripe red and blue fruit aromas and flavors. Although I've never sat down with winemaker Doug Fletcher to ask him about Klipsun's oak regimen, which claims to use 100% French oak—I am positive there is some American oak in their cellar—nevertheless, this red blend is delicious and will improve with age. About 20% new oak was used.
90 Tastings Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of boysenberry, fig, mild leather, and vanilla with a round, lively, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of blackberry, logan berry, and sweet stewed peppers with well-integrated, medium, dusty tannins and light oak flavor. A nice red blend that holds its own and does a little bit of everything.
