{"product_id":"blackbird-vineyards-20223-arise-napa-valley-red","title":"Blackbird Vineyards 2023 Arise Napa Valley Red","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackbird Vineyards 2023 Arise Napa Valley Red is a richly expressive Bordeaux-style blend composed of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. It opens with vibrant aromas of black currant, summer blackberries, cedar, and roasted clove, followed by deeper notes of licorice, pipe tobacco, Bing cherry, and nutty fig. The palate is layered and textured, offering a soft yet dense mouthfeel with a long, lingering finish. Aged for 20 months in 30% new French oak, the wine showcases elegance and structure with earthy undertones of loamy soil and bay laurel. This red blend pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, or braised short ribs, where its depth and spice complement savory, umami-rich dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipWineNotes\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewsContainer viewMoreModule\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text viewMoreModule-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points from Decanter Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points from James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Blackbird Vineyards 2023 Arise Napa Valley Red has received highly favorable reviews from major professional critics, consistently securing scores in the low-to-mid 90s. Decanter led the praise with an impressive 95-point rating in March 2026, while James Suckling awarded the wine 94 points in January 2026, highlighting its refined, fine-boned tannins and lush, textural mouthfeel. Additionally, Vinous gave it 92 points in November 2025, calling it a terrific, vibrant introduction to the Blackbird range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48452320362717,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/7183fc8.png?v=1758221597","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/blackbird-vineyards-20223-arise-napa-valley-red","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}