Description

Lewis Cellars The Big Blend

Winemaker’s Notes

As the name implies, The Big Blend is bold and spirited. We strive to deliver a truly memorable explosion of flavors – a wine that feels energetic and alive. This is the only wine in our portfolio that sees both American and French oak, which each enhances the rich character and complexity of the wine. Always anchored by a backbone of Syrah, The Big Blend is distinctive with each vintage.

Tasting Notes

Our 2022 The Big Blend – Syrah-based with some Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Sirah – arouses the palate with notes of chocolatey layers and ripe, kirsch-infused cherries. Youthful and energetic, this is a wine with a huge concentration of flavors that are juicy and delicious yet seriously structured.

Wine Details

2022 stands out as one of the most unique vintages in recent Napa Valley history. A long summer of warm days and cool nights came to a crescendo with an impressive five-day heatwave in September. The heat spell eventually gave way to more mild weather through October, allowing the grapes to develop a more refined, elegant character.

Varietal Composition: 48% Syrah, 21% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petite Sirah. Appellation: Napa Valley. Body: Full. Cellaring: Drink now through 2028. Maturation: Aged 19 months in French and American oak (90% French, 10% American, 75% new). Fermentation: Inoculated, 14 days on skin, 100% malolactic fermentation.

Lewis Cellars The Big Blend Notes to Your Senses

• APPEARANCE: Deep inky violet with a dense purple core and a narrow garnet rim
• AROMA: Chocolatey layers and ripe, kirsch-infused cherries
• TASTE: Juicy and delicious with huge concentration of flavors, yet seriously structured
• FINISH: Long and warming, with dark plum, graphite, and a whisper of vanilla from the oak
• ABV: 15.5%