Region: Napa Valley, California

Vintage: 2017

Composition: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot

History: At Bootleg we pay tribute to the devotion and audacity that inspired our ancestors: the roguish vintners, who smuggled vine cuttings from renowned French vineyards and replanted them in California to elevate American wine to world-class status. In its spirit, we embrace “unrestricted winemaking”, giving our winemaker the freedom to create the maximum expression of each vintage, outside the limits of a certain variety, denomination or oenological tradition. Without rules or expectations, comes the opportunity to redefine the game. Though the recipe may change from year to year, Bootleg’s lush, bold and complex combinations defy convention while remaining anchored in the famed vineyards of Napa and Sonoma.

Tasting Notes:

The 2017 Bootleg red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine is dark crimson in color, dark fruit and raspberry, anise with oak notes on the nose. On the palate the wine has structured tannins with balanced acidity and a savory long finish.

Acclamation: 94 Pts Jeb Dunnuck