2019 Jayson Red Blend

The 2019 Red Blend Jayson is a blend of 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers up an attractive mélange of black cherry, plum, menthol, spice, tobacco, leather and chocolate, with attractive savory accents that add complexity. This powerful, layered red blend is full of character.

- Antonio Galloni (10/2021)

Blackcurrants and blueberries on the nose with some spice and sandalwood undertones. Medium to full body with creamy tannins and a firm, racy finish. Lots of dark-berry and crushed-stone character at the end. Focused and well crafted. Drinkable now, but better in two or three years. (04/2022)

Another great value is the 2019 Red Blend Jayson, which has a rich, medium to full-bodied, elegant profile as well as notes of darker currants, cherries, dark chocolate, coffee beans, and scorched earth. It needs a short decant if drinking any time soon, and it has the balance and depth to keep for 10-12 years. (05/2022)

Deeply structured, with a dense core of lively acidity and tannins framed by dried currant, savory tarragon and sandalwood accents, which gather tension on the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2023 through 2029. 6,100 cases made.

- T.F.

Less concentrated and rich than the Jayson Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2019 Jayson Red Wine features scents of cherries, cedar and vanilla. It's a medium to full-bodied wine that's supple and easy to drink, with a silky finish. Drink it over the next 5 to 7 years.

- Joe Czerwinski (09/2022)