Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
TEXSOM Gold Medal Winner
Ratings
"The 2019 Signature Mountain Blend from Hertelendy is sensational. This begins to impress as it releases seductive aromatics of ripe dark currants, crème de cassis and blueberries along with fresh violets, pencil shavings, wild sage brush and exotic spices. On the palate this is full-bodied, with a gorgeous rich, opulent texture that is beautifully balanced by a lovely touch of underlying acidity keeping it fresh and inviting all the way through the long enveloping finish. Displaying a remarkable combination of both power and precision, the 2019 is a total stunner and should go on to have a marvelous future." — International Wine Report, 96 Points
Awards
"The 2019 Signature Mountain Blend is composed of 62% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it displays gorgeous notes of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly and Morello cherries, plus wild blueberries, spice cake, star anise and violets. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it delivers a lively backbone and long, spicy finish." — Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 95 Points
Vineyard Notes
"The 2019 Signature Mountain Blend is deep garnet-purple in color. It prances out with showy scents of Black Forest cake, preserved plums, and juicy blueberries, leading to suggestions of fragrant soil, potpourri, and underbrush. Full-bodied, concentrated, and decadently fruity, the palate delivers super-plush, rounded tannins and just enough freshness, finishing epically long and spicy." — 95 Points, The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Master of Wine)
Production Notes
"Based largely on Merlot (there’s 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc), the 2019 Red Blend Signature Mountain Blend is deep plum-hued and boasts a ripe, sexy, incredibly plush and full-bodied style carrying lots of ripe black cherry fruit, some spicy, chocolaty background oak, ripe tannins, and no hard edges. It’s a hedonistic bomb of a wine to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see it evolve longer given its concentration." — Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points
Winemaker Notes
"The 2019 Hertelendy Signature Mountain Blend is predominately from the Hertelendy Rockwell Ridge Vineyard on the slopes just below Howell Mountain. This bottling also has grapes from Pritchard Hill and Atlas Peak. This is Hertelendy’s equivalent of a Bordeaux Right Bank bottling and is always Merlot dominated with over 50% of this variety in every vintage. This vintage is a blend of 62% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. It is dark ruby; the bouquet is dark fruited with scents of plum, blackberry, dark cherry, espresso and mocha. The palate offers flavors of plum and blackberry. Dusty finish. Volcanic terroir. This wine reveals a light toasty oak on finish with an accompanying and persistent drying character. The tannins are grippy but not robust and that is an important distinction. Balanced but with complexity, Cabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts will be attracted to this wine." — Napa Wine Project
