A Bordeaux-style blend from Frederick County, Maryland, priced at $78? Absolutely worth it. The Black Ankle Slate 9 is set to exceed all expectations for Maryland wines. This blend is a delightful, gourmand expression of a Bordeaux-style blend, crafted with 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot and 3 % Cabernet Franc. It’s approachable yet complex—well-balanced and rich, with soft, fresh black fruit and integrated tannins. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, dark plum, black cherry, licorice, and cedar unfold on the palate, leaving a persistent, satisfying finish.
93 Miranda Franco
Black Ankle Vineyards, Frederick County (Maryland) “Slate 9” NV ($78)
By Miranda Franco
