"A blend of 71% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Firebelle Proprietary Red opens with a deep garnet-purple color and baked plums, peppered salami and black forest cake-scented nose with dried herbs and tilled soil nuances. The medium to full-bodied palate is firm, chewy and muscular with earthy suggestions, just lacking a little expressiveness and depth at this stage." -Robert Parker
Wine Spectator
WS90
"This muscular red features dark fruit flavors that are backed by firm tannins and acidity. Savory notes show midpalate, with a finish of dark chocolate and mocha hints. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot."
Wine Enthusiast
WE94
"This blends 71% Merlot with 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Earthy, it evokes wild truffle and fresh compost, with highlighted flavors of dark plum and cherry. Its soft silky texture is inviting and a complement to the gritty backbone of tannins, which though in check, are plenty powerful."
