2021 Frias Family Vineyards 'Lady of the Dead' Proprietary Red Blend Napa Valley

Winemaker Notes: The 2021 Lady of the Dead features a dark fruit core of bramble berries, Morello cherry, candied fruits, vanilla, cedar, allspice and tilled earth along with notes of leather. The soft fruit entry comes with spiced dried fruits, a nice acid and tannin balance to support the medium weighted body and fruits that linger and gently gain weight. The bright plum-laced concentrated fruit finishes with an uptick of spices and toasted oak.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "Coming from a mix of Napa and Paso Robles fruit, the 2021 Lady Of The Dead is based on 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 6% Grenache, and the rest mostly Mourvedre and Petit Verdot. It's a medium to full-bodied, ripe, silky wine that's nicely balanced and elegant, with nothing over the top or out of place. Red and black cherries, pepper, spice, and leafy herbs all define the aromatics, and it has fine tannins and is perfect for enjoying over the coming 7-8 years or so."


Wine Independent - "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Lady Of The Dead is a blend of fruit, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% from San Luis Obispo and 47% from Napa Valley. Notes of black cherries, ripe blackcurrants, and blackberry preserves hop from the glass, with hints of camphor, graphite, and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is soft and juicy with nice harmony and impressive length"