Wine Enthusiast 93
"This is a bold and dark yet well-balanced blend of two Paso Robles appellations, starting with penetrating aromas of cassis and violet on the nose. The palate is rich and heavy but remains serious in structure and spice, as white-pepper and leather elements elevate the generous fruit at the core."

Wine & Spirits 93
"Always rich, Blackletter is woozy with dark berry fruit in the cool 2019 vintage. Exceptionally silky in its texture, redolent with ripe, mouthfilling tannins, this is a study in soft elegance."

James Suckling 91
"Discerning cabernet characters here with dark olives, fennel and cumin spice to the currants and cherries that give a glossy and bright feel. Medium to full body with a sumptuous, very smooth texture to the palate, showing hints of cedar and a savory note in the end. Soft and velvety, followed by a slightly warming alcohol."

Our Margarita Vineyard grapes were all picked the evening of Oct 23rd, 2019. The Grosso Kresser fruit was picked on the evening of Nov 3rd. All fruit was crushed into one-ton bins where they were allowed to macerate for 5 days with one punch down per day prior to inoculation. The grapes were punched down twice a day during fermentation and once a day post-fermentation for another 9 days before pressing.