Blackbird Vineyards
2004 Merlot
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 10 | Lot No. 117
Vintage: 2004
Blackbird Vineyards
Merlot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
Sarah and I chose this lot as we feel it represents the best of what the newly appointed Oak Knoll District has to offer. Oak Knoll is second to Carneros as Napa Valley's coolest appellation. This fact combined with the clay, loamy soils creates ideal growing conditions for a beautiful Merlot similar to what you would find in Pomerol, on Bordeaux's right bank. With a nod to both the classics that have been produced for generations and the 'garagiste' wines that have risen to prominence in the last 20 years, we present our special blend for 2004. As a twist to our debut release in 2003 that received rave reviews, Sarah has decided to blend a bit of Cabernet to add some complexity. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do!
No winemaker information available.
Capitol Cellars
5530 Douglas Boulevard Suite 170
Granite Bay CA 95746
916-780-9030
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Capitol Cellars:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRADE Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | '15 Men | 21 (2017) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| David Arthur Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Prima Annata | 14 (2010) |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 14 (2010) | |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block 1A | 14 (2010) |
| Realm Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard C1 Block | 13 (2009) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 13 (2009) | |
| Alpha Omega | 2006 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 12 (2008) | |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 12 (2008) | |
| Roy Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Voix Basse | 12 (2008) |
| Bravante Vineyards | 2005 | 65% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvigon, 10% Merlot | Howell Mountain | 11 (2007) | |
| Bressler Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Brown Estate Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon/Zinfandel blend | Chiles Valley District | 11 (2007) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Cinnamon Moon | 11 (2007) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 11 (2007) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 11 (2007) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 11 (2007) | |
| Outpost Wines | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | Inaugural Vintage of True Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Paradigm Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | CS4C | 11 (2007) |
| Stewart Cellars | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Special Reserve | 11 (2007) |
| The Terraces | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Quarry Vineyard | 11 (2007) |
| William Cole Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside | 11 (2007) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | 11 (2007) | |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2004 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Haze Jude | 10 (2006) |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Moose Valley Vineyard | 10 (2006) |
| Gemstone | 2003 | Proprietary Blend | Yountville | Barrel +12 | 10 (2006) |
| Jones Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 10 (2006) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon Blend | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Ranch | 10 (2006) |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Heidi's Selection | 10 (2006) |
| The Terraces | 2004 | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel | Rutherford | Quarry Cuvée | 10 (2006) |
| Wolf Family Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | St. Helena | Estate Grown and Bottled | 10 (2006) |
| Clark-Claudon Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Dyer Vineyard | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Husic Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Kathryn Hall Vineyards | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 9 (2005) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| PlumpJack Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Tor Kenward Family Wines | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 9 (2005) | |
| Viader Vineyards and Winery | 2004 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| Arietta | 2002 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Trio | 8 (2004) |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | New Estate Clone | 7 (2003) |
| Pahlmeyer | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon blend | Napa Valley | 7 (2003) | |
| Luna Vineyards | 1997 | Sangiovese | Napa Valley | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 1995 | Red Table Wine | Napa Valley | 3 (1999) | |
| Pahlmeyer | 1996 | Merlot | Napa Valley | 2 (1998) |
Winery Distribution
Blackbird Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (DTC)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (Vintage West Wine Marketing)
- Canada - British Columbia (Vintage West Wine Marketing)
- Canada - Manitoba (Vintage West Wine Marketing)
- Canada - Ontario (LCBO)
- Canada - Quebec (SAQ)
- Caribbean (West Indies Co. (St. Thomas, USVI))
- China (ESC Wine Group / The Drinkery)
- Japan (CWC Limited)
- Philippines (Premium Wine Exchange)
- Puerto Rico (Pan American Wine & Spirits)
- Singapore (Wine Hours)
- South Korea (Vino Paradise)
- United Kingdom (The Wine Treasury)