dark-chocolate and bark character
The wine is likely to have a balanced acidity that provides freshness
the palate offers flavors mirroring to some extent the bouquet
juicy plums and blackberries emerge on the palate
There's quite a bit of cinnamon and stalky characters here
Canard Vineyard Throwback Red, Napa Valley, USA 2021 Chateau Grand-Pontet dark-chocolate and bark characterThe 2021 Throwback Cabernet Sauvignon, with 4% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc in the blend, is deep garnet purple in color. It comes bounding out with eager to please notes of juicy plums, creme de cassis, and blueberry preserves followed by hints of tapenade, tobacco, and lavender oil. The medium to full bodied palate is filled with black fruit preserves and savory accents, framed by chewy tannins and finishing with a peppery kick. 92 Pts The Wine