Blackbird Vineyards

Contrarian Red Bordeaux Blend

9.37 ratings

9.43 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Michael Descamps

9.1

Dense and packed with jammy red and black plum fruit. Tobacco leaf and vanilla cordial on palate, building toward juicy-toasty finish.

Dense and packed with jammy red and black plum fruit. Tobacco leaf and vanilla cordial on palate, building toward juicy-toasty finish.

Jan 2nd, 2016

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Contrarian

Contrarian

Dec 25th, 2013

9.4

Chris had this 10 years ago

Chris had this 10 years ago

May 14th, 2014

9.6

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Eric had this 11 years ago

Sep 19th, 2013

Anna Sangiacomo

9.2

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Anna had this 4 months ago

Jun 18th, 2024

Nick Hammerschlag

9.1

Nick had this 7 years ago

Nick had this 7 years ago

Aug 12th, 2017

8.9

CelebrateLife! had this 10 years ago

CelebrateLife! had this 10 years ago

Dec 13th, 2014

9.6

Peggy had this 10 years ago

Peggy had this 10 years ago

Jun 15th, 2014