Behold….
The Oracle. This legendary label brand
from Miner has always had a solid reputation for some fantastic Bordeaux style
blends. The 2015 vintage is their 20th
anniversary release. Marking this
special occasion is an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 26%,
Cabernet Franc 13%, Malbec 3%, and Petit Verdot 3%. Sourced from Stagecoach Vineyard, this Napa
Valley AVA fruit pours with a dark garnet color and fills the air with a lovely
bouquet of dark cherries. Add raspberries to your note list along with some
leather and tobacco. Hanging in there at 14.6% abv, the high alcohol content
blends in quite nicely with those flavors of blackberries and plums, too. You
will be pleased with the silkiness and the underlying earthiness of this medium
bodied red wine. The tannins will firmly envelop your palate as you note that light
peppery finish. This red blend jewel certainly has great structure and is very
well balanced. This lovely wine is worthy of hanging out a bit longer in the
cellar. Let’s see how it drinks in the coming years. Cheers!
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