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Conjugation

Fenestra

Livermore Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Malbec · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot
Country
United States
Region
Livermore Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Livermore Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meat · roast lamb · aged cheeses · wild mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 201291 pts

    This full-bodied, dry and quite tannic wine follows the classic form of California Cabernet Sauvignon, which forms 65% of the blend. The aroma is full of ripe black fruit shaded by nutmeg, cedar and cinnamon, while black currant and dark chocolate drive the concentrated and deep…

  • 201087 pts

    A hint of earthiness accents this medium-bodied, moderately tannic and berry-flavored wine. It smells savory and leathery, and tastes like raspberries and blackberries.

  • 200981 pts

    Fenestra's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot is aromatically interesting with hints of Dr. Pepper and spice. The palate devolves with strong herbal aromas and light fruit flavors before finishing slightly high in alcohol.

  • 200788 pts

    Opening with a mouthful of dusty raspberry and cherry flavors, this Bordeaux blend of a little more than half Cabernet Sauvignon and smaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot offers much in the way of inviting fruit and spice notes. Its pleasing acidity last…