2017 Carter “Hossfeld Coliseum’ Red Blend Napa Valley

WA92 The 2017 Red Blend Hossfeld Coliseum is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up plum pudding, baked blueberries and Black Forest cake with hints of cinnamon toast, allspice, dusty earth, unsmoked cigars and dried bay leaves. The palate is full-bodied, firm and grainy with lovely freshness and packed with juicy black and blue fruit, finishing fruity
Estate Notes: Deep bright red colors are met by aromas of black cherries, crushed rocked and loads of fruit. The abundant natural acidity derived from the vineyard coupled with a concentrated extraction, frames an amazing midpalate that highlights juicy red fruits, cocoa and mocha. The complex and layered finish is wrapped in ripe, lush tannins that showcase the best traits of a Merlot and Cabernet blend from Napa.