Blackbird Vineyards
2005 50% Merlot, 50% Cab Franc
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 11 | Lot No. 60
Vintage: 2005
Blackbird Vineyards
50% Merlot, 50% Cab Franc
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
This wine is a balanced blend of Merlot from the Blackbird Vineyards Estate and Cabernet Franc from a single vineyard in the St. Helena appellation.
Founded in 2003 by Michael Polenske, Blackbird Vineyards is an artisanal producer of Pomerol-inspired wines from the Napa Valley. Planted in 1997, the estate vineyard is located in the heart of the Oak Knoll District—a region appreciated for its moderate climate and deep, gravelly soils. The vineyard’s valley floor topography presents optimum growing conditions for winemaker Sarah Gott to produce an elegantly styled, appropriately balanced red wine that offers short- and long-term cellaring potential.
No winemaker information available.
Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant, Bahamas
214 Main Street #138
El Segundo CA 90245
242-322-2796
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant, Bahamas:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud View Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Pritchard Hill Red Estate Wine | 12 (2008) |
| Kuleto Estate | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 (2008) | |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Summit Ranch | 12 (2008) |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 2005 | 50% Merlot, 50% Cab Franc | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Peacock Family Vineyard | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 11 (2007) | |
| Revana Family Vineyard | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Premiere Cuvee | 11 (2007) |
| Robert Foley Vineyards and Switchback Ridge | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 11 (2007) | |
| Arietta | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Moose Valley Vineyard | 7 (2003) |
| RUDD | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Inaugural Cabernet Sauvignon | 7 (2003) |
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:
- Alaska (Young’s)
- Arkansas (SGWS)
- California (DTC)
- California (Winebow)
- Connecticut (Winebow)
- Delaware (Winebow)
- Florida (Winebow)
- Georgia (Prime)
- Hawaii (RNDC)
- Illinois (Winebow)
- Kentucky (Heidleberg)
- Louisiana (SGWS)
- Maryland (Winebow)
- Massachusetts (SGWS)
- Minnesota (Winebow)
- Montana (Young’s)
- Nevada (SGWS)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Winebow)
- North Carolina (Advintage)
- Ohio (Heidleberg)
- Rhode Island (SGWS)
- South Carolina (Advintage)
- Tennessee (Advintage)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Prime)
- West Virginia (Winebow)
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)