• Free Shipping for Local Deliveries Over $100 • Buy Any 6 or More Bottles of Wine & Save 7%, Buy Any 12 or More Bottles of Wine & Save 10% •
Categories Red Wine, All Wine, Reserve Tag Deposit $0.10
Country | United States |
---|---|
Region | California |
Sub-Region | |
Varietal | Carignan, Grenache, Red Blend, Syrah |
In stock
Relic was born in 2001 with the mission to make world-class wines that have ultimate complexity, aromatics, nuance and personality from some of the best sites in Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast.
The 2019 growing season was the perfect complement to the fruity, fresh 2018 vintage, bringing similar elements, yet a touch more power to the 2019 Ritual. The blend came together easily, resulting in a wine of compelling harmony and suave richness. The color is a deep ruby red, with flashes of purple and an almost black core. Aromatics of cola, bing cherry, blackberry, blood orange, jasmine, white pepper and sage blast from the glass. The palate is extra juicy this year, with a flamboyant personality and the most refined tannins ever for this cuvée, allowing the layered finish to resonate and blossom.
“[An interesting blend, the] 2019 Ritual Red Blend is darker and peppery, with medium-bodied richness and depth and well as silky tannins. I love its overall balance, and it’s a singular effort, with a mix of darker cherry and berry fruits as well as violets, herbal, and floral nuances. It should drink well for at least 7-8 years.” – 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck