Black Hills Estate Nota Bene 2021

The blend is 42% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The grapes were destemmed, fermented with wild yeast and aged 18 months in lightly toasted French oak barrels. The wine begins with aromas of cherry and spice. The somewhat grippy texture opens with breathing to reveal bright red fruit flavours mingled with cassis and licorice, refreshed with bright acidity. (John Schreiner,johnschreiner.blogspot.com,June 23, 2023)