{"product_id":"groth-oakcross-proprietary-red-wine-2021","title":"Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c7-product__teaser\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOakville Red Wine | 750mL | 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot \u0026amp; 3% Petit Verdot | Aged 21 Months in French Oak | Napa Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is a rich Oakville red blend from Groth Vineyards \u0026amp; Winery in Napa Valley. Created from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, this vintage showcases the depth, structure, and balance of the Oakville AVA with dark fruit, plush tannins, French oak, and layered savory complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 blend is composed of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged for 21 months in French oak barrels, with 70% new French oak, giving the wine added polish, structure, and depth. The Cabernet Sauvignon came from Groth’s Oakville Estate Reserve blocks, while the Merlot came from Hillview Estate Vineyard, with additional Merlot and Petit Verdot sourced from distinguished grower partners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 opens with expressive notes of raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry cream pie, crushed blackberry, clove, violets, pencil shavings, grilled bread, and bittersweet chocolate. The palate is plush and balanced, with ripe plum, tart cherry, mixed berries, mocha, graphite, cranberry, paprika, and delicate tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry cream pie, crushed blackberry, clove, violets, pencil shavings, grilled bread, and bittersweet chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ripe plum, tart cherry, mixed berries, mocha, graphite, cranberry, paprika, French oak, and plush tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, balanced, and polished with lingering dark fruit, oak, cocoa, spice, graphite, and soft tannic structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Oakville proprietary red blend from Groth Vineyards \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 21 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with 70% new French oak influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon sourced from Groth’s Oakville Estate Reserve blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerlot sourced from Hillview Estate Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich profile with blackberry, raspberry, plum, mocha, graphite, spice, and chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Napa Cabernet fans, collectors, gifting, and cellar-worthy red wine drinking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at cellar temperature, around 60–65°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 30–60 minutes to open up fruit, oak, and tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with braised pork ragu, roasted duck, mushroom stroganoff, steak, lamb, or short ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with aged cheeses, grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, and hearty winter meals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold for additional bottle age if preferred, or enjoy now with proper decanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"true\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is an Oakville Napa Valley red blend made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, aged in French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 has notes of raspberry, boysenberry, blueberry cream pie, crushed blackberry, plum, tart cherry, mocha, graphite, clove, violets, and bittersweet chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is bottled at 13.9-14.5% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should you drink Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 is best served at cellar temperature and can benefit from 30–60 minutes of decanting before pairing with steak, roasted duck, braised pork, lamb, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can buy Groth Oakcross Proprietary Red Wine 2021 directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop red wine and other premium wine and spirits online.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Groth Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48616026669281,"sku":"089541300756","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/GrothOakcrossProprietaryRedWine2021750mL.webp?v=1783014585","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/groth-oakcross-proprietary-red-wine-2021","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}