Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"This bodacious blend boasts a beautiful blushed red color that is followed by an alluring nose of tamarind, wood fire toasted marshmallow, marionberries and fresh ground espresso. The balanced palate showcases bright fruit qualities highlighted by plum, mountain blueberries and juniper. The tannic structure of the wine lingers on your palate and leaves lasting notes of cigar box and unsweetened cocoa. Structured enough to be laid down but elegant enough to be enjoyed. Drink 2024 through 2032."
Varietal Composition: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 12% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
Aging: 21 months in French and American oak, 32% new
Winemaker: Brian Mox
93 Points - Wine Spectator
"On the slightly rugged, old-school style of the spectrum, with a core of steeped red and black currant fruit backed by a burly structure and notes of chestnut, sage and bay leaf. Shows singed cedar and alder notes that thread up the finish, with nice latent energy. For fans of the gutsy style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2036. 2,380 cases made." -JM, 11/15/23
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2018 Red Wine Jillian’s Blend is packed with inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, dark spice and tobacco. This fleshy, bold red will drink nicely right out of the gate, although a few years in bottle will help soften the tannins." -AG, Dec/2021
90 Points - Wine Advocate
"Primarily a Cabernet-Syrah blend, with bits of Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot in the mix, the 2018 Jillian's Blend features hints of mocha, dried-herb notes, black cherries and a bit of mint on the nose. It's a medium to full-bodied, supple, ripe and easy-drinking red to enjoy over the next several years." -JC, 12/29/23
