Carter Cellars The Daze Red Blend 2023
Tasting Notes
Bold, structured, and unmistakably Napa, this equal-parts blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon benefits from an aging regimen of 100% new oak. The result is a full-bodied powerhouse, featuring aromas of dark cherry, graphite, leather, and chocolate. With the core of Merlot sourced from the renowned Hossfeld Vineyard, the palate offers remarkable depth and texture. The tannins are ample yet silky, driving a polished finish that showcases perfect oak integration.
"A blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% new oak, the 2023 The Daze offers black cherries, chocolate, leather, and graphite intermixed with savory herbs. It's full-bodied, ripe, and layered on the palate, with a textured mouthfeel, ample yet integrated oak, and ripe tannins that carry to a great finish. There are 175 cases produced, and it's a smoking value. Drink 2025-2040."
95 Points ~ Jeb Dunnuck
