2021 Leviathan Red Blends This purple-colored red blend from Leviathan opens with a very fragrant brambleberry bouquet with hints of craisin, dark chocolate, and violets. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced and round. The flavor profile is a graphite, mild black plum and oak blend with notes of mocha and mulberry. We also detected a hint of tobacco. The finish is dry and dusty fine tannins build-up and stick around for quite some time. We would pair this red blend with a porterhouse steak. Enjoy – KWGTP Winemaker Notes: The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of our rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured tannins, this wine is silky and elegant-yet persistent. It is approachable now and built to cellar for 10-plus years. EVIATHAN is One of our most requested Red Blends, and is the brainchild of World Famous Winemaker Andy Erickson. The Legendary Andy Erickson was also a 100 POINT SCREAMING EAGLE Winemaker, known for his work with prestigious winemakers, including Paul Hobbs, John Kongsgaard, and Michel Rolland. While earning his Master’s Degree in Enology from UC Davis, he worked at Spottswoode and Saintsbury wineries before making wine for some of Napa Valley’s top estates, including Harlan, Screaming Eagle, and Staglin Family Vineyards. The Leviathan was a Primordial Sea Monster in ancient times, and this New Release is just a Beautifully Tamed Beast…. it’s so Big, Intense, Rich and yet so finessed with textures, and juicy delightful layers. Leviathan wines are blends incorporating grapes from various notable vineyards across Northern California, producing bold, expressive wines that showcase the freedom of American winemaking without rigid appellation requirements. The 2021 vintage is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Syrah, and 3% Cabernet Franc. It was aged separately in 25% new and 75% second and third-use French oak barrels for 15 months before merging into this delicious and high-scoring blend.
