A serious blend of 34% cabernet franc, 33% cabernet sauvignon, 20% malbec, 5% grenache, 4% petit verdot and 4% merlot, expressing dark fruit, dark berries, dried herbs, cedar and tar. Full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Well structured, with a harmonious framework and a creamier and fruity core of ripe and juicy dark berries and spices. Focused finish with excellent length. Try from 2024.
93 points, James Suckling (Oct 2023)
Bootjack is a blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, malbec, grenache and petit verdot, dark and caramel-scented, with hints of root beer and violets. Its flavors are made suave by the bottle age, smoky and a touch savory with fine tannins and a languorous breadth.
91 points, Patrick J. Comiskey, Wine & Spirits (Apr 2023)