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Taken Wine Co Proprietary Red Blend Taken 2018 (750ml)
Price: $36.99
Sale Price: $29.95
"The texture is full and robust, but gives way to rich, supple tannins on the finish.”
| Producer | Taken Wine Co Proprietary Red Blend Taken |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Napa Valley |
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| Varietal | Red Blend |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 16837 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Rated 91 Points by James Suckling
Currants, berries and blue fruit, as well as nuts, following through to a full body with dusty tannins and a savory finish. Currants and wet earth in the aftertaste. Drink or hold.
Taken Wine Company
Proprietary Red Wine Blend 2018
Varietal: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Zinfandel, 11% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 2% Petit Syrah
Appellation: Napa Valley, CA
Barrel: Aged 4 months in 25% New Oak (86% French, 7% American, 7% Hungarian)
Alcohol: 14.3%
“The 2018 Taken Red Blend is a careful balancing act of light and dark. At first glance, the nose is dominated by ripe notes of raspberry, blackberry, black currant, and plum, but careful consideration reveals soft, floral undertones. Delicate hints of jasmine and vanilla bean elevate the palate while the body is defined by flavors of quince, roasted fig, and extra dark chocolate with a dash of allspice. The texture is full and robust, but gives way to rich, supple tannins on the finish.” Rebecca Jain, Winemaker
Rebecca Jain, Winemaker
Taking a page from Taken – a traditional wine with a taste for the contemporary – Rebecca turns convention on its head. Rebecca champions both scientific precision and artistic flair in her craft – a rarity that can be attributed to diverse influences that shaped her at an early age. She’s the daughter of scientists and a sister to a Los Angeles filmmaker – a background that shines through in her uniquely captivating and complex winemaking style.
Compelled by an incessant thirst for knowledge, the Bay Area native excelled at University of California, Davis. Here, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in viticulture and enology while leading the Davis Enology and Viticulture Organization as its president. The Phi Kappa Phi honor society inductee also earned the school’s Most Outstanding Senior Award along with Wine Spectator’s scholarship for three consecutive years.
Taken and the larger Trinchero Family Estates portfolio caught Rebecca’s eye during a career fair that she attended while pursuing her undergraduate degree. Rebecca subsequently joined the Trinchero Family Estates team as a winemaking research intern, then returned one year later as an enologist. The bilingual winemaker’s strengths became increasingly apparent during a harvest in Chile. Her natural acuity and commitment to the craft caught the attention of Trinchero Family Estates’ senior leadership team, who promptly appointed her to her current role.
Rebecca has flourished at the helm of the Taken brand, where she has played an active role in expressing the brand’s identity and origin through Taken’s Red Blend and Chardonnay offerings. Rebecca’s fresh take on Taken tells the story of past and future – both of Napa Valley’s heritage and her hand in shaping what’s to come.
Taken Wine Co Proprietary Red Blend Taken Description
Taken
Where Contemporary Meets Tradition
Taken Winw Company was created with a simple philosophy: To craft great wines to share with friends. The circle represents the path we have Taken from vineyard to glass.
In a corner of the world steeped in heritage, yet unrestrained by convention, we craft our wine entirely from Napa Valley fruit. We view this traditional region through a decidedly of-the-moment lens, capturing the unmatched terroir of Napa as an ever-evolving narrative. A story of Flavor, Complexity and Depth.
Trinchero Family Estates
Every wine and spirit we craft. Every glass raised.
Family is at the heart of what we do.
Family owned and operated in the heart of Napa Valley since 1948, Trinchero Family Estates is a worldwide leader in the wine industry, with more than 50 acclaimed wine and spirits brands and a global presence in nearly 50 countries. Ours is a story of modest beginnings, steadfast perseverance and enduring passion - for the land, for the community, for world-class wine.
History
Trinchero Family Estates was born from unwavering fortitude and a bit of good fortune. Over 70 years ago, when Italian immigrant Mario Trinchero left New York City in search of a better life for his family in Napa Valley, no one could have predicted the unprecedented success that followed. From the world’s first-ever White Zinfandel to some of the most-sought after vineyards in Napa to a portfolio of more than 50 global wine and spirits brands, the Trinchero Family Estates of today is an enduring symbol of the American Dream.
An American Success Story
