The Bootleg red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine is dark crimson in color, dark fruit and raspberry, anise with oak notes on the nose. On the palate the wine has structured tannins with balanced acidity and a savory long finish

At Bootleg we pay tribute to the devotion and daring that inspired our forefathers: the winegrowing rogues, who smuggled vine cuttings from renowned French vineyards and replanted them in California to elevate American wine to world class status. In their spirit, we embrace 'unconstrained winemaking,' awarding our winemaker, Kristy Melton, the freedom to create the ultimate expression of each vintage outside the bounds of a given varietal, appellation, or winemaking tradition. Without rules or expectations comes the opportunity to redefine the game. Though the recipe may change from year to year, Bootleg's exuberant, bold and complex blends challenge convention while remaining anchored in celebrated vineyards throughout Napa and Sonoma. Winemaker Kristy Melton joined Bootleg as winemaker in 2016. Honored to be named among Wine Enthusiast Magazine's "Top 40 under 40 Tastemakers" as well as Drinks Business' "Top 30 under 40 Winemakers to Watch," Kristy leverages her meticulous attention to detail to craft wines of structure, ripeness and balance. We launched our original Napa Red blend with the 2013 vintage, followed up in 2014 with Prequel, a Rhone-inspired blend from Sonoma County. Each of our label features an independent artist's rendering of a vignette from our origin story View More

Alcohol by Volume: 14.6%

Varietal: BLEND-OTHER