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2017 Illustration

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Star, Crocker Starrr St, Helene Schiflett, Hudson

Napa Valley

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintages
20192018201720162015201420132012201120102009
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2022 - 2032

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I was deeply impressed with the 2017s and 2018s I tasted from Blackbird and winemaker Aaron Pott. The move to a new facility seems to have made a big difference. The wines are all beautifully defined and distinctive, from top to bottom.

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Aaron Pott turned out a gorgeous set of wines for Blackbird. A new winery scheduled to be ready this year, should provide the resources and flexibility to take these wines to the next level. Arise is the entry-level offering, while Illustration, Paramour and Contrarian are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends, respectively.