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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Champagne Wishes: Whom You Know Highly Recommends 2009 ARRIVISTE Napa Valley Rosé Wine by The Blackbird Vineyard!
Rose is the signature wine of summer, and when Peachy is not drinking it at Swifty's, she is reviewing it for Champagne Wishes! This Arriviste by Blackbird Vineyards is one of the best we've had: it is bursting with fresh flavor and has a variety of fruity notes, our favorite of course being the peachy note. Inspired by "les gitanes," the gypsies of St. Emilion, Blackbird Vineyards' Arriviste captures the high-spirited nature of winemaking. This vibrant, puckish rosé conjures images of summer twilights and harvest moons. It is perfect for packing in a picnic or complementing the cuisine of your backyard BBQ. While it hints at the flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that frame it, Arriviste is not a wine to demystify. It is simply a wine to enjoy, and it is among our favorites at Whom You Know this summer. An approachable, friendly wine, Arriviste has arrived at our choice for it to be among the best in Manhattan.
"This seductive rosé of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc exhibits a youthful, pink color. On the nose, cherry and red currant aromas complement enticing notes of strawberry, peach, and pear. The 2009 Arriviste displays a mid-palate that is rich and creamy and carries a bright acidity on to the lingering strawberry finish..." - Winemaker, Aaron Pott
The clarity makes it distinctive, the florality makes it memorable, and the taste makes it uncomparable. Whom You Know highly recommends the 2009 Arriviste by Blackbird Vineyards!
Blend: 58% Merlot 30% Cabernet Sauvignon 12% Cabernet Franc
Harvest: Fall 2009
Release: Spring 2010
Winemaking: Saignée method, cold fermented for 6 weeks, sur lies and cold stored pH 3.36 Total Acidity 0.5 Alcohol 13.5% Production 610 cases Optimum Drinking 2010 - 2012 Retail Price $24.00
THE BLACKBIRD VINEYARD Appellation Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Vineyard Size 10 Acres Vines 5,717 planted in 1997 Topography Valley Floor Varietal Merlot Clone 3 Root Stock 110R