Blackbird Vineyards 2012 Contrarian Red (Napa Valley)

Country: US / Contrarian
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Blackbird Vineyards / Napa Valley

A majority of Cabernet Franc combines with 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. The result is a dense expression of cherry, strawberry and vanilla, sharp on the tongue in tar and tobacco, the tannins tightly wound.