Girard The Artistry 2019 750ml

Bordeaux varieties sourced throughout the hillsides and valley floors of several of Napa Valley's prestigious AVAS create a distinct blend (led by 70% Cabernet Sauvignon) with a crushed-velvet texture and round, plush tannins. A swirl of chocolate licorice, black raspberry, plum liqueur, and spiced cedar is framed by a surge of power and finesse alongside a searing thread of graphite.

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Artistry Red Wine spent 18 months in 45% new French oak. Dark loam and cassis notes mingle easily on the nose, picking up bits of dried spices, cola and cedar along the way. It's medium to full-bodied, reasonably concentrated and rich, with a nice, velvety texture and a lingering, harmonious finish. It's a decent value among Napa reds.