2005 Cherryblock Release!

Finally, after months of waiting, the 2005 Cherryblock is available! As our flagship wine, the Cherryblock is produced in very limited quantities using our state-of-the-art micro-crush equipment. (More on this in a later post.) This vintage is a blend of 87.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 1% Petite Verdot.

The Cherryblock is styled for extended cellaring but this vintage is showing beautifully right out of the gate! The nose is heady and perfumed, with cherry, blackberry, mocha and vanilla notes. On the palate, the wine is plush, yet refined. Layers of sweet oak, dried herbs and spice mingle with the bright red berry notes. The tannins are silky and refined, and the finish lingers deliciously on the palate.

With this description, you might be tempted to drink your 2005 Cherryblock this weekend, be sure to buy several bottles for extended cellaring. The Cherryblock usually matures beautifully with five to ten years of aging.

Let us know what some of your Cherryblock experiences are. Favorite vintage? Memorable dinner? Special someones? We'd love to hear!