The 1998 vintage is a blend of Garnacha

it represents one of the stronger values in the vodka category

The wine's balanced acidity and medium body also make it a strong cocktail and mixed-drink base

with a medium-to-long fade of lingering black pepper and dry oak

and a velvety mouthfeel that finishes dry and sharp without any burn

Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian Proprietary Red 2010 spirits The 1998 vintage is aBlackbird Vineyards Contrarian Proprietary Red 2010 is a 750ml Napa Valley Bordeaux style red blend bottled at 14. 5% ABV. Awarded 93 points by Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate, this vintage stands out for its European inflected structure drawn from a notably low yielding 2010 harvest. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Napa Valley, California Vintage: 2010 Producer: Blackbird Vineyards Production & Heritage Blackbird Vineyards has built its