2021
JCB Surrealist (Temptation Heart)

Red Blend
SKU: JCRESU2172TH

Our powerful boldest premium reds, dark, age-worthy wines of substance. Regardless of their grape, these heavyweights are barrel-aged and quite concentrated in flavor.

FOOD PAIRING: These big reds perform best with rich, high-protein foods such as AGED CHEESES & RED MEATS and work brilliantly with RICHER, BOLDER SAUCES too.

$395
Description

We wanted to create a wine that is surrealistic; a wine that has never been done before as a blend from the Napa Valley – seductive, lush and opulent, rich yet silky with an eternal finish… An equal union of powerful Petit Verdot from high elevation hillsides in eastern Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena – known for Cabernets of femininity, elegance and grace, the wine is a surrealistic expression of our dreams for the ultimate Napa red wine.

The Surrealist as a wine represents the freedom of our own interpretation of flavors, smells, texture, & senses where each can further interpret independently their own geography of pleasure… May it inspire you to put theory into practice, actuality into fantasy, where the discovery of our creation will spark a surreal event & catalyze an epiphany within you…and yourself…

*JCB Surrealist is not eligible for any discounts or promotions.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

Dark purple color in the glass.

Aroma: 

A Petit Verdot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend, is a rich and opulent wine. Opening with notes of black berries, cedar and toast,and a hint of spice, this wine will leave you wanting for more. 

Palate: 

The velvety, plush, opulent mouthfeel coats your palate; the tannins rich and dense make this wine elegant and cellar-worthy.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

This 2021 vintage hails from two vineyards in St. Helena (Cabernet Sauvignon) and Rutherford (Petite Verdot). Boasting dark berries, cedar, and toasted nuances of spice, this wine will undoubtedly stimulate your desire for another sip. The lavish mouthfeel envelops your palate; the tannins, profoundly rich and compact, all contribute to the its elegance and aging potential.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
  • Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
  • Alcohol: 15%
  • TA: 6.3 g/L
  • pH: 3.65
  • Ageing:
    • 18 - 19 Months
    • 100% French oak (Ermitage, Baron)
    • 36% New oak 
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
Venison, Buffalo Medallions, Wagyu Beef
Cheese & Nuts:
Strong Hard Cheeses
Sauces:
Bourbon barbeque