Blackbird Vineyards
2021 Red Table Wine
"PNV Cuvee"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 27 | Lot No. 15
Vintage: 2021
Blackbird Vineyards
Red Table Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine is a classic red blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc featuring a fragile but irresistible chemistry that flourishes
- Crafted by renowned artisan winemaker Aaron Pott
- Some fruit sourced from the rocky, volcanic terroir of Stagecoach Vineyard atop the Vaca Mountains, south of Pritchard Hill
- Some fruit sourced from the Star Vineyard in the heart of the Rutherford Bench, where vines get wonderful sun exposure
Description
Blackbird’s blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc has a fragile but irresistible chemistry that flourishes when climate, soils and seasons align. This right-bank-inspired blend is crafted by renowned artisan winemaker Aaron Pott. He has created an iconic wine for Blackbird, sourced from two acclaimed Napa Valley vineyards.
Stagecoach Vineyard contributes growing conditions at high altitude atop the Vaca Mountains south of Pritchard Hill. The rocky, volcanic terroir produces intense Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Star Vineyard contributes prime Rutherford Bench terroir. The vines get wonderful sun exposure which creates powerful, luscious Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Our select blend is aging for 18 months in French oak (Bossuet and Taransaud). Only five cases of this exclusive wine have been produced. Blackbird’s ongoing commitment to quality and diversity of terroir is exemplified in our partnerships with a selection of Napa Valley’s most prestigious vineyards. Our approach to winemaking relies on multi-sourced vineyards and varieties, allowing for a harmonious whole, greater than the sum of its parts.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Aaron Pott
Winemaker, Blackbird Vineyards
Aaron Pott’s curiosity in wine began at the young age of nine when he ordered a glass of milk in a venerable Parisian bistro. When the waiter responded—in halting perfect English—that “milk is for babies” and promptly produced a glass of watered down red, Pott realized that wine was a beverage of choice for adults and immersed himself in the world of wine trivia.
Studying oenology at the University of California, Davis, Pott delved into all aspects of the theory of winemaking, including practical application by working part-time in the research laboratory at Robert Mondavi Winery. He completed his education with a master’s degree in Viticulture from the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France.
Pott immediately took the position of assistant winemaker at Newton Vineyard, under Winemaker John Kongsgaard. It was at Newton—under the wing of his first great mentor—that Pott would be introduced to Michel Rolland. At many tastings with Kongsgaard and Rolland (set up by legendary wine collector Dade Thieriot), Pott tried to convince Rolland to find him a job in France—pulling hoses around a dark cellar and working on his language skills. Rolland soon sent word that he had found the ideal position—winemaker at Château Troplong Mondot, Premier Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion. Pott would thereafter become winemaker and general manager of Château La Tour Figeac Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion.
Pott worked for nearly six years making wine in France before returning to the States to take a position with Beringer Wine Estates. As a winemaker for the company’s international brands in France, Italy and South America, he had the pleasure to work with French Winemakers Jean-Louis Mandrau, formerly of Château Latour and André Porcheret, whose resume included the Hospice de Beaune and Domaine Leroy. Pott’s duties expanded in 2001 as winemaker at St. Clement in St. Helena. In 2004, he accepted the position as winemaker and general manager at Quintessa.
In 2007, Pott formed “Pott Wines” and is dedicated to consulting for a limited quantity of notable producers as well as making wines of his own. Currently, Pott is the consulting winemaker for Blackbird Vineyards, Seven Stones Winery, Bello Family Vineyards, Fisher Vineyards, Quixote, Krupp Brothers Estate (Stagecoach Vineyard), St. Helena Estate and Joseph Carr Wines.
Country born: United States
Education: U.C. Davis B.S., Universite de Bourgogne Masters, Mentors John Kongsgaard, Michel Rolland, Andre Porcheret, Jean-Louis Mandrau.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
2012 Winemaker of the Year - Food & Wine Magazine
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the grapes express their true character in each bottle.
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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)