2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Red Wine Elyx and a subtle hint of

and a subtle hint of smoke

Port pipes (7%)

The palate is lively and bright

including strawberries and raspberries

Aged for 15 years and matured exclusively in first-fill American oak bourbon barrels

2017 Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Red Wine Elyx and a subtle hint ofThis is a wine that shows the artistry of blending five Bordeaux heritage grape varieties, which contributed layer upon layer of flavor complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon gave the wine its generous core of briary blackberry and cassis expression, while we increased the amount of Merlot this year to tame the tannins and add plush mid palate texture. Malbec contributed deep plum notes, while Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot completed the blend with nuances