2015 Jarvis 'Lake William' Proprietary Bordeaux Blend

Country: U.S.A. Region: Napa Valley Vintage: 2012 Cépage: Cabernet Franc (40%); Cabernet Sauvignon (29%); Merlot (29%); Petit Verdot (2%) Size: 750 ml Rating(s): No Rating Considered a "fortunate accident," William Jarvis during midnight pump-overs accidentally pumped a third of a tank of Cabernet Franc into a tank of Cabernet Sauvignon. While the experience was worrisome, following fermentation Founding Winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff said: "this new blend turned out pretty good." And, it kept getting better with age! It was enjoyed so much in the tasting room that the blend became a staple ‘reserve blend’ at Jarvis. The 2015 Lake William reflects the totality of its provenance and the promise our founder saw when walking the property. Each facet combines to provide a harmonic balance of freshness, energy, and tannin. Warming notes of graphite, wet stone, and spice melodiously integrate with dark blackberry, and dark chocolate on the palate. The density of fruit provides generous weig