Raymond Reserve Selection Red Blend 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Raymond
Label Name:
 
Reserve Selection Red Blend
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 10% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 1% Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 92 points (2019 Reserve Red); Vivino user average ~4. 1/5; Reserve Selection range also reviewed favorably by Wine Advocate and James Suckling on related Reserve bottlings

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackcurrant, spice box, raspberry, blueberry and dried flowers. Textured, full palate of plum preserves, mulberries, cinnamon, lavender and rose petal; silky tannins and a savory, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef short ribs (galbi), char siu/pork belly, rich braised Asian beef dishes.

Production Method
Blended from multiple Napa vineyards; fermented with extended maceration and aged in French oak barrels (portion new) for several months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Raymond Vineyards, founded in 1970 in Rutherford, Napa Valley and now part of the Boisset Collection, produces the Reserve Selection series from estate and selected Napa sites.