Winery:  "Weaving together five classic varietals, our 2008 Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry begins with deep, briary blackberry and cassis character from Cabernet Sauvignon. Velvety black-cherry character comes from a generous blending of Merlot, while Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot add violet, licorice, forest loam and graphite nuances, as well as deep hues and texture. Tapestry elegantly demonstrates the art of blending varietals to create a wine that combines multilayered flavors with supple, graceful tannin structure. Drink 2011-2018 at least."

Wired For Wine:  In the style of Meritage, the BV Reserve Tapestry Cabernet blend masterfully weaves together five varietals to deliver a truly spectacular wine. The rich, dark fruit, coupled with spice and earth accents, and lush tannins enable this BV to pair beautifully with lamb, beef, duck and salmon. Pour a glass and bring out the licorice of this opulent Napa Cab blend with a platter of carpaccio of beef, sprinkled with peppery arugala, shaved Pecorino and some luscious olive oil. Not a bad start... We love the rustic side of this Reserve red with a roasted lamb shoulder with black olives and parsnips. A lighter choice would be a warm lentil salad served with lamb sausage.  Duck breast with roasted sweet potatoes and a sherry-maple endive will wake up the concentrated, intense fruit of this Tapestry of flavors.  If simple is on the menu for you, a grilled salmon steak will spotlight the elegance and impressive layers in this BV Reserve.  Be sure it has a hearty sauce on it to match the depth and complexity of this BV.  Take a breath, open another bottle, and serve it with a distinctively earthy French Le Moulis cow's milk cheese.  Its buttery flavor is heavenly. This Napa red is such a great dinner date because it can go casual and down-to-earth with the forest flavors, but you can also dress it up and parade it around as the showstopper it is with a classically serious grilled steak to embrace those supple tannins....Which visions are dancing in your heads, winelovers?

Size:  750ml
Varietal:  78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol:  14.5%
Ageing:   20 months in 73% French oak and 27% American oak; 50% new barrels
Region:   Napa Valley, California