STORY

The 10,000 Hours 2020 Red Blend comes out of the gate with an impressive 89 points from Wine Enthusiast! A newly-released Bordeaux blend for Aquilini, this beauty brings lots of anticipation around its expansiveness and long, lingering fnish on the palate. Pairs with rich entrees and red meat-centric dishes with the ageability of 10+ years.

WINE PROFILE

Varietal Notes

51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Syrah
Aging: 20 months in 20% New American Oak, 20% French Oak

Tasting Notes

Raspberry preserves, dried savory herb, and mocha on the nose with hints of licorice, clove, and vanilla. Expansive on the fore palate, building to a dense and rich mid palate with strong notes of ripe fruit and baking spices. Long, lingering finish, with hints of toasty oak and vanilla.