LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive / 2021 LVE Napa Valley Red Blend
92 points
Wine Enthusiast
Appellation
Napa Valley
Varietal
Blend
About the wine
The 2021 LVE Napa Valley Red opens with rich aromas of black currant and violets, with hints of tea and pepper. The harmonious blend of structured tannins from the Petite Sirah with the suppleness of Merlot creates a complex wine with length and persistence on the palate, accompanied by notes of earth and cocoa nibs.
The grapes for this Red Wine are from a blend of two vineyard sources. Most of the grapes are from Rutherford, where the cooler, clay-based soils allow for slow, even ripening throughout the entire summer.
The Merlot and Cabernet Franc went through extended maceration with the wines being on skins for an average of 40 days and 39 days, respectively. The Petite Sirah was pressed off at dryness so as not to over-extract the tannins. The wine was then aged 19 months in French oak barrels (Demptos, Saury, Leroi) – 24% new– before being bottled.
Awards
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Award
Source
Date
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92
Wine Enthusiast
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90
Wine Advocate
This wine is from the
LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive
Raymond Vineyards LVE Collection wines, created with renowned musician John Legend, blend elegance and rich flavors, embodying luxury and Napa Valley sophistication.
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