the blend is 46% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 11% syrah and a splash of cab franc. this is nicely sculpted, with the typical plush midpalate, matching crisp red berries to butterfat. the fruit is sleek and has an underpinning of mineral and accents of fennel. though the alcohol tops out at a hefty 14.7%, the fruit can handle it.
Riverbend Red