Blackbird Vineyards

Arise Proprietary Napa Valley Merlot Blend

8.916 ratings

9.04 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

8.3

Pretty darn good. Nose is graphite and cedar but very faint. Flavors all fruit but really delicious.

Pretty darn good. Nose is graphite and cedar but very faint. Flavors all fruit but really delicious.

4 people found it helpfulFeb 1st, 2014

9.1

Lush and rich red fruit (ripe red plums) black fruits (blueberries, blackberries) with dark chocolate and spice. Great lengthy and concentration.

Lush and rich red fruit (ripe red plums) black fruits (blueberries, blackberries) with dark chocolate and spice. Great lengthy and concentration.

Dec 31st, 2014

8.3

2010

2010

Feb 7th, 2014

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.0

2010

2010

Nov 6th, 2013

9.7

2010 Blackbird Vineyards Arise Proprietary Red

2010 Blackbird Vineyards Arise Proprietary Red

Apr 15th, 2013

9.3

Great wine. Garnet color, slight vanilla, dark cherry pencil shaving and coco powder. Nice round finish with great length.

Great wine. Garnet color, slight vanilla, dark cherry pencil shaving and coco powder. Nice round finish with great length.

Oct 17th, 2013

9.6

2010 Blackbird Arise

2010 Blackbird Arise

Nov 22nd, 2012

9.1

Sarah had this a year ago

Sarah had this a year ago

Dec 18th, 2023

Eric had this 11 years ago

Eric had this 11 years ago

Dec 12th, 2013

9.2

Jay had this 9 years ago

Jay had this 9 years ago

Apr 8th, 2016