2020
Knockout

Red Blend
SKU: JCREKO2072M

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.

$175
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Description

WHAT KNOCKOUT SIGNIFIES: An intense, rich and impactful bottle of wine, Knockout will steal the show. The uncommon pairing of intense and rich Petite Sirah with the plushness of Cabernet Sauvignon is a winning combination! For Jean-Charles, the boldness of the Knockout will stand up to any challenger and win any fight. It is powerful while being graceful; it is quick to please but also has enough strength to last well into the night!

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

Crafted with punch and vigor, this wine represents a sublime fusion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah harvested from the heart of Rutherford. Enveloped in a deep, regal violet hue, this wine radiates a persistent force. 

Palate: 

Tastes of intensely deep red and black berries, accented by gentle hints of spice and oak. This lavish blend reaches a grand crescendo with a monumental finish that endures endlessly, forecasting a capacity for elegant maturation over time.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

Aged in 19-20 months in French oak - 22% new French (Saury, Ermitage, and Demptos). Fermentation (all extended maceration) on skins for an average of 43 days. The Cabernet Sauvignon hails from two distinct vineyards on the valley floor of Rutherford - the first from the Raymond Estate on the western side of the Napa river with fine, sandy loam soils and the other from east side of the river on Cortina loam with more of a gravelly sandy loam from alluvial fans. The Petite Sirah comes from our Rutherford Estate. Vegan, bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley
  • Varietals: 
    • 51% Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 49% Petite Sirah
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.63
  • T/A: 6.4 g/L
  • Aging:
    •  19-20 months
    • 100% French oak
    • 22% New French oak ((Saury, Ermitage, and Demptos))
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Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
BBQ Tri-Tip, Bone-in Ribeye
Cheese & Nuts:
Hard Cheeses & Brie and Gruyère
Sauces:
Blackcurrant Glaze