2019 Krupp Brothers ‘The Doctor’ Stagecoach Vineyard Red Blend

JD94 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Tempranillo, the 2019 Red Blend The Doctor has big, spicy, savory nose of both red and black fruits as well as notes of cured meats, classy oak, baking spices, and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this total charmer has good balance, ripe tannins, and just an over-riding hedonistic, pleasure-bent style. It should keep for decade.
WA93 Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Tempranillo The Doctor shoots forth with vibrant Morello cherries, black raspberries and fresh blackberries notes, plus nuances of garrigue, sautéed herbs and tobacco leaf. The full-bodied palate has a lively line of freshness cutting through the red and black berry layers, framed by firm, chewy tannins, finishing savory
Estate Notes: Fresh cherries top a deep and concentrated nose layered with cardamom, California bay leaf, warm cinnamon and white pepper. Juicy ripe plum, cocoa nibs and espresso are carried by elegant tannins, with undercurrents of sour cherry adding to the palate’s brightness. Pair with coffee-crusted Ahi tuna or drunken goat cheese. 65% Tempranillo, 13 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 3% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot. Aged 19 months in 77% new French oak. 522 cases produced.