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2021 Nota Bene

2021 Nota Bene
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$70.00
/ 750ml
SKU: 1165671

Our latest vintage of the cult favourite, Nota Bene. 

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Black Sage Bench
Vineyard Designation
Double Black
pH
3.94
Fermentation
Natural yeasts. Gentle daily pump-overs.
Alcohol %
14

Secure your bragging rights now and be the envy of all your wine friends. Quantities are limited for this exceptional vintage.

Our 2021 Nota Bene is a masterpiece of winemaking. It is hand-harvested, gently destemmed, and a true labour of love. Fermented with wild yeast and aged for 18 months in lightly toasted French oak barriques, it is a gorgeous blend of 42% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.
 
This vintage captures the heat of the 2021 season with remarkable finesse, offering ripe red fruits, elegant tannins, and a long, satisfying finish. When you open a bottle, you will be greeted with intense raspberry and Morello cherry aromas, fresh blackberry and cassis notes and delicate hints of clove, spice, cedar, and sagebrush.
 
Nota Bene is a wine that rewards patience. It's meant to be savoured, not only now but also over time. As it gracefully evolves, it offers tertiary aromas of dried fruit, leather, and tobacco that complement the fresh fruit notes. Vintages of Nota Bene possess remarkable cellaring potential as they sustain the vibrancy of their fruit even beyond 15 years. Enjoy every sip, take your time, and let Nota Bene captivate your senses for years to come.

 

BLEND

42% Merlot

40% Cabernet Sauvignon

17% Cabernet Franc

1% Petit Verdot
 

Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Black Sage Bench
Vineyard Designation
Double Black
pH
3.94
Fermentation
Natural yeasts. Gentle daily pump-overs.
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The 2021 growing season started with a warm and dry spring, and an earlier than average budburst. The warm and dry start to the season was followed by an extremely hot and dry June and July, due to a persistent heat dome over the Pacific Northwest. Record high temperatures were recorded in many areas. Veraison also arrived earlier than average, and the first grapes were harvest 21 days prior to their corresponding harvest date in 2020 – a significant shift. The warm growing season helped the fruit to achieve excellent flavour and phenolic ripeness, along with a high level of concentration and aromatic intensity across all varieties. An outstanding vintage that has produced bold red wines that are full of character.