Encouraged the development of rich fruit characteristics and a plush, full mouthfeel. French and American oak aging complement the dark fruit character with sweet, layered nuances of mocha and caramel. A touch of Petite Sirah and Merlot enhances the wine’s roundness and depth.
The fruit for Elizabeth Rose wines is primarily sourced from Block House, a 450 acre vineyard located in Yountville, Napa Valley, California. The vineyard is named for pioneer George C. Yount’s blockhouse, the first Kentucky style blockhouse west of the Mississippi. The estate vineyards are family owned and 100% certified
The packed and succulent palate elegantly expresses complex liquorice and peppery notes together with jammy fruit, all underpinned by firm and abundant tannins. Well-structured and beautifully balanced, it reflects the charm and depth of this very fine vintage, leading into a long and warm finish underpinned by cedarwood and bitter
