Trinity River ‘Black Bear’ Cuvee 2018

This is a bold, bright blend, not an over-ripe bomb more typical of Napa or Sonoma. The flavors and aromas are red to black fruit, like coastal black berry as opposed to the darker Himalaya berry that is a weed. There is a touch of pepper and cedar box in the finish. The mouthfeel is smooth and rich balanced by a cool-climate acidity, more typical for the northern and mountainous Humboldt County. Try it with a tangy sweet barbeque to shoulder some of the tannins or a classic roast with wild mushrooms to bring out some of the earthier tone.