Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian 2016 40 years old Each sip highlights the harmony

Each sip highlights the harmony of older

Santa is sure to love it

with its distilling season proudly displayed on the label

This special eight-year-old expression is part of the Diageo Special Releases 2024 and was finished in stone-spun and lightly re-toasted casks

Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian 2016 40 years old Each sip highlights the harmonyEmboldened by Cabernet Sauvignon, Contrarian possesses Blackbirds signature aromatic richness alongside bold tannins that draw a striking contrast to the rest of the flock. Contrarian is bursting with black currant, blackberry, clove, vanilla, nutmeg, toffee, cherry, forest floor, violets, a very soft entry. Black truffle, forest floor, porcini mushroom continue to shine and then compliment the cherry, plum, and cocoa on the long finish.