Shirah Brodeux Cabernet Sauvignon Blend NV

This Non-Vintage iteration of BroDeux, brings together the gracefulness and richness of the 2023 and 2024 vintages in a complex, expressive style. Composed of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 11% Malbec, 9% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, this wine exemplifies depth, power, and balance.

On the nose, it displays classic Bordelaise aromas with bright, vivid red fruit and floral notes reminiscent of strawberry preserves, complemented by fresh herbal hints of thyme and sage, with subtle touches of juniper, pipe tobacco. The bouquet is defined, lively, and highly expressive, offering a complexity that is both alluring and refined.

The palate is broad and rounded, carrying a rich core of fruit with an assertive yet elegant structure. Silky tannins and balanced acidity give the wine a sense of weight without heaviness, allowing the flavors of ripe berries, herbal nuances, and subtle oak to shine. The finish is long, defined, and clean, avoiding dull or “sleepy” oak tones, while maintaining a precise, refined character throughout. This Bordeaux-style blend is powerful yet approachable—a structured, elegant wine that rewards both early enjoyment and further aging.

Winemaker Notes

Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Vineyards: Rancho Sisquoc, Laird, Happy Canyon and Haar

Regions: Central Coast, 

Alcohol Content: 14.1%

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TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Classic, brambly BroDeux, bramble, burnt sage, mint, vanillin, tobacco, cassis, black cherry, strawberry preserves  

Mouth: very balanced acid/tannin/alcohol, classic Brodeux notes, cassis and strawberry, spice box, tobacco, saddle leather, tannins are very fine. 

Decant for: While tasting good now, this wine will benefit greatly with cellaring. It can decant for hours and still open up. Decanting for at least an hour or at least some aeration will benefit the wine immensely 

Pair with: All forms of beef, veal and lamb. Long braises grilled, etc.

Drinkability: Drink Now through 2036