Blackbird Vineyards

Notes of black cherry, truffle, pepper, and bay, Contrarian is the most powerful of the Blackbird trio. Black currant, toffee, sweet herbs, and espresso are framed by well-structured, bold tannins that crescendo with lush fruit into a long finish.

Aromas: black cherry, truffle, pepper, and bay. Flavors: Black currant, toffee, sweet herbs, and espresso framed by structured, bold tannins with lush fruit, long finish.

94pts Wine Advocate "Full-bodied and beautifully fruity without a lot of weight, this is a beautiful example of a complex wine."

Reminisent of a fine Bordeaux; well structured, loads of well-ripened black currant and minerals; will age for another decade.