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Beaulieu Vineyard
2021 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Napa Valley Red Wine
$65.00
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$65.00
$780.00
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(12)
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$780.00
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Tasting Notes
The wine is a dark burgundy, russet-red in color with beautiful depth and richness. The bouquet is soft and alluring with aromas of red currant, raspberry, Bing cherry, and cassis alongside mulled wine holiday spice notes. The palate is plush and inviting with ripe red berries, cherry compote, and raspberry preserves supported by silky, voluminous tannins and a mouthcoating texture that provides a lovely weight, finishing round and sumptuous. Darker tones of blackberry, acai berry, and dark plum, come through on the lengthy finish, while more subtle notes of violet, crushed red rose petal, and black pepper spice (a nod to well integrated oak) accompany the fresh acidity, finishing dry and pleasing. Offering perfect balance, complexity, and elegance, this is a wine with universal appeal that’s sure to pair well with a variety of cuisines.Technical Information
| Varietal | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Blend | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec, 5% Merlot |
| Oak Treatment | 22 months of aging in French oak (60% new) |
| Alcohol % | 14.9% |
| pH | 3.62 |
Scores & Accolades
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96“A layered and lightly chewy red with currant, orange peel and hints of hazelnut. Fine tannins. Some pine, cedar, graphite, black currant and iodine. Perfumed. Tannins turn fine and bright. Excellent length and serious tension. One of the best I have had. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 15% petit verdot, 11% cabernet franc, 9% malbec and 5% merlot. Drinkable but will age nicely. Best in two or three years.” - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
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93“A cuvee that was first made in 1990, the 2021 Tapestry Reserve is another large production release that brings the goods. More black fruits, chocolate, licorice, and dusty earth notes define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Bravo to the team at Beaulieu for delivering this level of quality at this production level.” — Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com
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91“The 2021 Red Wine Tapestry Reserve is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. Succulent dark red plum, mocha, licorice, spice and new leather are front and center. Soft, silky contours wrap it all together, adding to a sense of immediacy that is impossible to miss.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Winemaking
Tailored winemaking for each varietal captures the personality of the vintage and vineyard blocks. Optical sorting, cold soaking, gentle pumpovers, and in-barrel malolactic fermentation contribute to the richly textured, complex flavors. Aging in 60% new French oak barrels for 22 months complemented the wine’s impressive depth and freshness.Vintage
2021 produced some of the best fruit in recent years. Early rain, then almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season, provided an ideal environment. The summer saw early and even ripening. Low yields created small berries with intense flavor. Harvest began early at the end of August. With optimal ripening, our winemakers could take their time bringing in the grapes. The wine has fantastic character with aromatic intensity and tremendous balance and structure that are equally lush and fruity. A tremendous year to experience the nuances and terroir distinction from around the valley.Vineyard
We always source from specific, top-quality vineyard blocks that give terroir expression and a round, approachable tannin structure. Half of the Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on the Rutherford AVA’s famous western benchland, with the balance from the Calistoga, Oakville, and St Helena AVAs. The Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec were sourced exclusively from our Rutherford estate vineyards. Two styles of Cabernet Franc lend intrigue: one from cooler Sonoma Valley provides fresh acidity and a slight herbal character; the other from warmer Calistoga adds ripe, expressive red fruit notes.