{"product_id":"hertelendy-signature-mountain-blend-2021","title":"Hertelendy Signature Mountain Blend 2021","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHertelendy Signature Mountain Blend 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNapa Valley, California | Merlot-led Bordeaux-style red blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpulent, refined and beautifully layered, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHertelendy Signature Mountain Blend 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small-production Napa Valley red that marries the plush richness of Merlot with the structure and complexity of classic Bordeaux varieties. Sourced predominantly from the estate's Rockwell Ridge Vineyard, this distinctive blend showcases mountain-grown fruit, impressive concentration and remarkable balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose opens with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry and dark plum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, layered with violets, dark chocolate, tobacco, graphite and earthy, loamy notes. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit combines with sweet spices and mocha, supported by firm yet refined tannins and refreshing acidity. Rich and full-bodied, the wine maintains an appealing sense of freshness and tension, culminating in a long, polished finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points — International Wine Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95–97 Points — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(barrel-sample rating)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHertelendy's Signature Mountain Blend is inspired by the Right Bank wines of Bordeaux, where Merlot often takes center stage. Here, Merlot provides the wine's generous texture and dark-fruit richness, while Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot contribute structure, aromatic complexity and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is sourced primarily from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRockwell Ridge Vineyard in Napa Valley's Crystal Springs AVA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with additional fruit from Atlas Peak, Coombsville and Silverado Bench. These carefully selected vineyard sources contribute the wine's distinctive combination of ripe fruit, mineral character and structured tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction is limited to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a particularly appealing choice for collectors and customers seeking something beyond the familiar Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage delivers an especially compelling combination of concentration and freshness. Critics highlight dark berries, black cherry, floral notes, graphite, tobacco and spice, with a full-bodied palate that remains refined rather than simply powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwen Bargreen praised the wine's combination of red florals, wet stone, blackberry compote and crème de cassis, noting its soft texture and underlying energy. He suggested a drinking window extending from 2024 to 2044.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hertelendy Vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signature Mountain Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Napa Valley, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Vineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockwell Ridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Vineyard Sources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Atlas Peak, Coombsville and Silverado Bench\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 150 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–64°F (16–18°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–2 hours recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can develop beautifully over the next decade and beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime ribeye, filet mignon, braised short ribs, rosemary-crusted lamb, beef Wellington, venison, roasted mushrooms and aged Manchego. Its richness and polished structure make it particularly well suited to grilled meats and hearty dishes with savory herbs and reductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48140234981532,"sku":null,"price":146.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/UntitledDesign_32_dc8af371-258b-4f77-97e0-a0b0eee2c672.png?v=1793026314","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/hertelendy-signature-mountain-blend-2021","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}