If a $45 wine can be called a value wine, Girard’s 2013 Artistry certainly fits the description. This Napa Valley gem, a blend of all five red Bordeaux grape varieties, is an excellent example of what Napa is capable of in the realm of Bordeaux red blends. Showing bright aromas of red currant, black cherry and plum, with an overlay of oak spice and beautifully integrated tannins, this is a Bordeaux blend that could stand out among much more expensive reds from this pricey California neighborhood.
Girard Winery, Napa Valley (California) 2013
By Robert Whitley