Ehlers Estate 2016 Portrait Red Blend Napa Valley
With a medium to full body and dark red color, it delivers concentrated aromas of ripe red fruit, raspberries, cherries, cassis, and smoky notes. Only 40% new French oak is used, allowing the fruit to shine in the blend. Nice structured acidity, the mouth is dense with vibrant and complex flavors of red berries, smoky spices, and dried herbs. This wine has a long finish with dense silky tannins. Blend: 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot.
Wine Spectator - 92 Points
"Fresh, with a light savory streak amid the red currant and damson plum fruit, giving this a racy, focused profile. Shows a floral nuance in the background and a bright mineral edge on the finish. Relies on precision rather than bombast. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2030."
