This wine is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, grown in distinctive vineyards from the north and south of Napa Valley. It is a treasure chest-like blend of the finest vineyards, including Oakville, St. Helena, Pritchard Hill, and Beckstoffer's To Kalon, Dr. Crane, Vaughn, and Ream's single vineyard releases. This is Ream's entry-level wine, but it always receives high praise. This is an artistic masterpiece by master blender Benoit Touquet. It combines elements of classic Bordeaux with the rich fruitiness of Napa Valley.
The Bird is a dry wine reminiscent of the left bank of Bordeaux and is a classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon blanc.
This jewel-like wine is a lavish blend of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon from distinctive vineyards across Napa Valley, from the north and south to the east and west, and from the valley floor to the slopes.
Although this is an entry-level wine from Ream, it always receives high praise. This is an artistic masterpiece by master blender Benoit Touquet.
The blend comes from Bextoffer To Kalon (east of Oakville), Dr. Crane, Vaughn (St. Helena), Blair (Calistoga), Howie (Pritchard Hill), Larkmead (Calistoga), Ream Estate Vineyard (Stag's Leap), Fairla (Coombsville), Orchard (Yountville), and Bettinelli Upper Ranch (west of Oakville).
Tasting Comments
The explosive fruit concentration characteristic of Napa Valley spreads throughout the mouth, coexisting with fresh, pleasant acidity.
While various elements are intricately intertwined, the direction shows a unity of black and blue fruits, sexy, creamy & juicy, full of spice, an amazing Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend. Ream Moonracer Estate is especially wonderful in its texture and the umami that rises later and later.
The classic Cabernet elements and the rich fruitiness typical of Napa Valley bring out the full potential of this wine. (French barrel aging/new barrel ratio approximately 80%)
Vintage: 2021
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Full-bodied
Main variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 83%
Blend: 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petite Sirah
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Vineyards: A blend of Bextoffer To Kalon, Dr Crane, Bourne, Blair, Howie, Larkmead, Leam Estate Vineyard, Fairla, Orchard and Bettinelli Upper Ranch.
Notes: Released from cellar 97 Wine Advocate Sep. 2021 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Winemaker: Benoit Touquette
Aging: Aged in French barrels (approximately 80% new barrels)
Rating: 90P or above
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.6%