2021 RR Poet "Allusion" Red Blend (750ml Bottle)
2021 RR Poet "Allusion" Red Blend (750ml Bottle)
RR Poet wines are limited-production, estate-grown wines. Our wines reflect a singular vision - to express the very best qualities of a distinctive place - our very own PineBrake Vineyard. The 2021 “Allusion” is a blend of 73% Merlot & 27% Cabernet Franc, echoing the great wines of the right bank Bordeaux region, but certainly exhibiting and highlighting the characteristics of our own great winegrowing region. Limited Quantities Available.
Winemaker Tasting Notes
The 2021 Allusion is a full-bodied, richly textured wine with a dense, complex core. It has beautifully delineated aromatics of blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, pencil lead, gravel, cedar, eucalyptus, and wild mint. The wine is well structured with a juicy succulence and lavishly opulent fruit character. The silky, refined tannins frame precisely delineated flavors of blackberry, cassis, black plum, tar, mint, vanilla, dark chocolate, and espresso. There are also gentle nuances of violets, Asian spice, and wild sage. The refreshing acidity provides a high-toned lift on the long, vibrant finish which resonates with notes of violets, gravel, and cassis. Properly cellared, the wine should reach maturity in 8-10 years and provide excellent drinking for 20+ years. -Billo Naravane, MW
Critics’ Notes & Scores
“Checking in at 73% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Allusion from RR Poet boasts a dark red ruby core moving to a medium reddish rim. Crème de cassis, sandalwood, damp earth, green peppercorn, and pencil shavings notes combine with luscious blackberry, huckleberry, and blue plum fruit flavors to produce a scintillating bottle of wine that deserves your attention. It’s a full-bodied Merlot but is still light on its feet with a voluptuous presence with terrific mid-palate depth and a wonderful tannic structure that keeps you coming back for more. Give this a year or two in bottle before enjoying it for the optimal experience. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.” - Jeremy Young - International Wine Report – 98 Points
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Alcohol 14.9%
pH 3.78
TA 6.2 g/L
Cold soak 158 hours
Punchdowns 2-3 times/day during fermentation
Aged sur lie for 21 months in French Oak
Oak profile is 50% new French oak (Troncais) and 50% neutral French oak
Racked once prior to bottling
Unfined
Filtered via super-gentle crossflow technology
240 Cases Produced