Blackbird’s Arise is a Merlot dominant blend and it shows off the strengths of the varietal. Too often an underused voice in the orchestra, the Merlot here grounds the blend with a mouth-filling velvet texture which is layered with enough brightness to keep the wine feeling fresh on the palate. This is a more-or-less entry-level...

A strong candidate for perfection, this stunning new release is virtually peerless among new Cabernet releases from Napa.

Showing striking complexity and focus, the 2012 Ahnfeldt Cabernet offers up classic Napa aromas of red cherry, baking spice, white pepper, and hints of cut flowers.