Niner Wine Estates Bootjack Red (2018)

The grapes in this blend were grown at our two estate vineyards in Paso Robles. Heart Hill Vineyard
is located in the Willow Creek District and Bootjack Ranch in the Geneseo District. Only 13 miles apart, differences in soil and climate between the two create very different expressions of place.

We hand-harvested each varietal and fermented them in stainless steel tanks independently. When composing the blend, we used Cabernet Sauvignon for structure, Malbec for a juicy component and Cabernet Franc for fine tannin and length. All other varietals in the blend are accent pieces, each adding spice and different fruit characteristics.

Blend: 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc, 8% Grenache, 7% Carmenere, 6% Merlot, 2% Zinfandel, 1% Barbera, 1% Syrah

Tasting Notes

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Dark blueberry aromas meet with hints of lavender and wet sand on the restrained nose of this blend of 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Franc and six other grapes. It's thick on the palate, with berry compote, French toast spice and a confectionery caramel flavor.