Bordeaux Style Blend

Criterium shows a beautifully layered profile with bright acidity, dark fruit, savory complexity, and a long, textural finish.

Nose: Aromas open with sour cherry and black tea, followed by cracked pepper and a subtle, savory caramelized onion note that adds intrigue. A faint nutty edge and delicate ume plum character lift the bouquet, giving it both brightness and depth.

Front Palate: The entry is spicy and dark-fruited, with blackberry and cherry leading. The spice comes forward immediately-lively, warming, and well-integrated-setting the tone for a structured, energetic mid-palate.

Mid-Palate: The mid-section tightens and b rightens: spicy tart cherry, black cherry and a distinctive smoked paprika note. This phase shows tension-fruit acidity meeting savory spice-creating a dynamic, Bordeaux-inspired progression.

Finish: The finish is long, earthy, and textural. Notes of coca nibs, black tea, and mushroom emerge as the fruit recedes, followed by a final lift of reduced raspberry. The tannins feel fine-grained and persistent, carrying the savory elements through to a clean, lingering close.

Wine Club Pricing:

Green Jersey $63.75/bottle

Polka Dot Jersey $60/bottle

Maillot Jaune $56.25/bottle

Retails: $75/bottle, $900/case