2010 Palazzo Red Cuvee blend Napa

Blend:

72% Merlot 

20% Cabernet Franc 

8% Cabernet Sauvignon 

40% New French Oak

Bottling Date: May 15th, 2012

Total Produced: 1,200 Cases - 750ml, 50 Cases - 1.5 Mags

Tasting Notes – (from winemaker)

Nose: Aromas of dark chocolate, espresso roast, sweet cherries and black currants. Floral notes of violets & cassis with hints of cedar, vanilla and spice! 

Palate: Rich, plush mouthfeel with great structure & acidity. Stunning sweet red & black cherry fruit with hints of chocolate & cocoa powder. Fabulous density, richness and intensity with excellent tannins & weight! Signature complex layers of rich fruit with hints of earth & minerality laced throughout. 

Finish: Bold, long finish with great acidity! Rich and complex, with hints of dark chocolate & espresso! A Great Food Wine!

Pairing: Roast Pork & Grilled Veal Chops … Duck Breast to a delicious Bone-In Rib Eye!