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 flavours 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 Taken Wines
Varietal: 43% Cabernet sauvignon, 24% Zinfandel, 17% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 7% Pinot Noir, 3% Other 100% Napa Valley. Aged 21 months in 88% French oak, 7% American oak, 5% Hungarian oak. 33% new Winner of a Silver Medal (90 points) in Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Enjoy with a Ribeye steak or smoked pork shoulder
