Briana’s Blend is a new Bordeaux-style red from Bruce Wayne Winery, named after founders Bruce Walker and Wayne Hansen. This limited production is dedicated to their friend and colleague, Briana Kovacs. Once in a while, you stumble across a wine that’s nearly too good to be true. Bruce Wayne Briana’s Blend 2005 is one such wine. Sourced from one of the most extraordinary high-elevation vineyards in Napa Valley, this 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Cabernet Franc blend has it all: the allure of ultra-limited production (only 788 cases produced), the pedigree (produced by Wayne Hansen and Bruce Walker of Starry Night fame) and the excitement of being an inaugural release. Meritage of this caliber generally sells for $50 to $100 per bottle. Aged in 100% French oak for one year, this layered, dense & complex wine combines the very best flavor aspects of the Cabernet-family varietals. Bruce Wayne Briana's Blend is deep ruby red in color, full-bodied with rich flavors of blackberry, black cherry, plum, vanilla, and spicy oak. Enjoy the deep, rich, dark fruit notes intermingled with very fine tannins. Well balanced to enjoy now and over the next 10-12 years, it is long and smooth on the finish. Briana's Blend pairs beautifully with grilled flank steak, BBQ ribs, grilled vegetables, and cheeses. |
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