B Cellars 2006 Blend 24

We’ve probably mentioned before, that at Uncorked Ventures we love companies willing to innovate. Personally, I also have an affection for Italian wine after spending a few weeks there and enjoying the food and wine culture. For those reasons, we always enjoy finding American versions of the Super Tuscan blend.

For those who aren’t aware, a Super Tuscan is simply a blend of wine which includes one international wine choice (typically Cabernet Sauvignon, but you also see Merlot from time to time) as well as a traditional Italian choice which is often Sangiovese or one of its clones.

Ok, so B Cellars in many ways is the exact winery we want to introduce to our customers. Innovative. Family owned and operated. Ambitious. High quality.

Outside of the above examples, B Cellars winemaker also deserves a mention here. Kirk Venge makes the wine for B Cellars and as many within the wine community know, his father Mils Venge is among the most famous and highly acclaimed winemakers in the industry. We think their winemaking styles differ somewhat, but the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree so to speak.

The B Cellars Blend 24 is an interesting blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Sangiovese, 7% Petite Syrah and 7% Syrah. Scored at 91 points by Robert Parker, we felt the wine was underscored by a point or two because so few Super Tuscan style blends are produced in California.