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Score 93/100 · Drink 2020-2030, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2018

The 2015 Illustration, Blackbird's Merlot-based red, is plump, juicy and forward. Succulent red cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and sweet spice fill out the wine's mid-weight frame effortlessly. Soft contours and silky tannins add to the wine's considerable charm. Drink it over the next few years.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

91
89-92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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90 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 90/100 · Drink 2017-2029, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Dec 2017

A blend of 60% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Illustration Proprietary Red has quite a plummy nose with mulberries and fragrant earth plus a waft of stewed tea. The medium to full-bodied palate has a good core of earthy fruit, with chewy tannins and appealing freshness.

89 - 92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 89-92/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2016

The 2015 Illustration is supple and expressive, with an attractive combination of bright aromatics and pliant fruit. This is an especially vibrant, lively wine for the vintage.

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Blackbird
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Red

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Dry

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