{"product_id":"blackbird-vineyards-illustration-2019","title":"Blackbird Vineyards, Illustration, 2019","description":"\"Blackbird\" is a playful literal translation of _Merle_, the French word from which Merlot is derived. So, it’s only fitting that Blackbird Vineyards’ 2019 Illustration is a soulful, soaring tribute to the grape that often plays second fiddle but here it leads the charge!!!!\n\n​\n\nFounded in 2003, Blackbird set out with a rebellious streak: to prove that Napa Valley could speak French—specifically the elegant, Merlot-heavy dialect of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The 2019 vintage is the pinnacle of that mission. It’s a Proprietary Red that prioritises poise and silkiness over raw power.\n\n​\n\nAfter 21 months in French oak, this blend is pure velvet. It balances toasted cedar and cocoa nibs with a lush core of black cherry and plum. Expect ultra-fine tannins, a whisper of tobacco, and a finish as smooth as silk.\n\n​\n\nIt’s a bottle with plenty to say, so pull the cork and let the conversation begin!!!!","brand":"Casedrops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54179434037594,"sku":"cmpfbcy9800180chvygyc14ji","price":73.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/0141\/5514\/files\/cmmawieae0004jq043f9xexsv_a6fe0b4f-ed49-4652-a896-52e950114da0.png?v=1779357243","url":"https:\/\/shop.casedrops.com\/products\/blackbird-vineyards-illustration-2019","provider":"Casedrops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}