2019 rr poet - alliteration

winemaker notes:

The 2019 Alliteration is a full-bodied, richly textured wine with a dense core. It has beautiful aromatics of blackberry, cassis, blueberry, pencil lead, earth, cedar, and mint. The silky, decadent tannins frame well-delineated flavors of blackberry, cassis, tar, wild mint, eucalyptus, Mexican vanilla bean, dark chocolate, and espresso. The refreshing acidity provides a high-toned lift on the beautifully long, vibrant finish. This wine echoes tones of violets, cassis, gravel, and dried sage for well over one minute. Like the Allusion, the Alliteration is a profound wine, but in a fuller, more structured style. Properly cellared, the wine should hit maturity in 10-12 years and provide excellent drinking for approximately 20+ years. 

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Merlot - PineBrake Vineyard

Only 6 Barrels Produced

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critics’ notes:

“An intoxicating blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Merlot that is sultry and incredibly beautiful in every way. With a nose of ripe mountain blackberry, cassis, freshly ground coffee, tar, and a touch of tobacco, I could spend hours smelling the wine and watching it evolve. The palate is fresh and on point with additional flavors of black plum, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean with a hint of earthiness, and iron ore. Ample acidity, lovely chalky tannins, a full-body, and a wonderfully fruity and earthy finish complete the wine. Highly recommended.” - Jeremy Young - International Wine Report - 96 Points

“A more Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, the 2019 Alliteration PineBrake Vineyard is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 60% new oak. It's nearly opaque purple/ruby hue is followed by solid aromatics of red and black currants, tobacco leaf, spice box, chocolate, and loamy earth. Round, supple, medium to full-bodied, and opulent on the palate, it has a great mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and outstanding length.” - Jeb Dunnuck - 93 Points

“A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this is one of the inaugural releases from this producer, and it flat-out impresses. The aromas show a lot of nuance, with notes of earth, struck flint, cherry, flower and fresh herb. The palate is laser-focused, supple and textured, with bright, fresh, vivid fruit flavors. Coffee notes linger on the long finish. It's all about sophistication and polish—a statement. Pair it with grilled skirt steak. Best after 2025.” - Sean Sullivan - Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 93 Points “Cellar Selection”

“Their Left Bank inspired blend, the 2019 RR Poet ‘Alliteration’ evokes violet aromatics with black tea, exotic spices, and dark currants that all sing in unison. The palate is plush with a seamless texture. Layers of ripe dark fruits collide with cocoa powder, anise and cassis. Drink 2021-2035” - Owen Bargreen - Vinous - 93 Points


Technical Details

  • Alcohol 14.0%

  • pH 3.71

  • TA 6.0 g/L

  • Cold soak 124 hours

  • Punchdowns 2-3 times/day during fermentation

  • Aged sur lie for 19 months in French Oak

  • Oak profile is 60% new French oak (Troncais) and 40% neutral French oak

  • Racked once prior to bottling

  • Unfined

  • Filtered via super-gentle crossflow technology