An exhibit in the mastery of blending, the 2014 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir evokes mystery.
The Symmetry Meritage from Rodney Strong is a beautiful blend of all five noble varietals. It is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Frank, 5% Malbec and 2% Petite Verdot. The 2012 vintage started off warm and dry, with little to no frost. By mid-summer people were beginning to whisper about how perfect the growing season was going. Rain-free warm days and cool nights were the rule, with no storms or heat spikes.
One sniff of this beauty and anticipation takes hold. Beautiful aromas of vine-ripened blackberry contrast perfectly with spicy notes of nutmeg. There are a luscious weight and texture to the wine, but also a racy edge of well-balanced acidity on the palate. This is an extraordinary Cabernet – powerful, yet elegant, with all the wonderful aging potential you’ve come to expect from Heitz wines.