Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red Napa Valley, California

2016 Napa Valley Opulent Red

The Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red from Napa Valley, California, is a beautifully balanced red wine that embodies the essence of its prestigious region. With a medium body that provides a delightful mouthfeel, complemented by gentle acidity, this wine offers a harmonious blend of fruit flavors that are neither too subtle nor overpowering. The tannins in this wine are well-integrated, adding a touch of structure without being too dominant. Overall, the Idlewright 2016 Opulent Red is a sophisticated wine that captures the elegance and complexity of Napa Valley's winemaking prowess.

Tasting notes:

We love the pomegranate and black cherry notes that precede an underlying spice. Deep fruit flavors are bolstered by vanilla, hibiscus, and rosemary in this thoughtful and thought-provoking wine.

Vanilla

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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