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2023 The Black Aces  - Vineyard 36

2023 The Black Aces

$125.00


The dark label of our Black Aces bottle represents the strength, determination, and perseverance of the Black Aces who silently support each NHL team, always ready to jump in at a moment’s notice for the team’s greater good. This wine behind the label is a blend of several world-class Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards from Oakville and Rutherford. When they all come together in synergy, effortlessly blending the expected with the unexpected, they produce a balanced win that everyone can celebrate.


As we finalized the blend for our 2023 Black Aces, it was obvious — it was a
wine of power and subtlety, a complexity that unfolded with every taste, which inspired us to create a label that would tell a story about what the #23 meant to us. His greatness, like that of this fine vintage, was something that will only grow more powerful as time passes. A symbol of longevity, of consistency, and of evolution, something that we strive for with each wine we create at Vineyard 36.

There’s a feeling you get when you see those iconic red and black
jerseys. It’s more than just a uniform. It’s a symbol. It’s a story. From the
basketball court to the hockey rink, #23 and the red and black jerseys have always been more than just pieces of fabric. Even though their sport was different, their connection to #23 legacy was undeniable.


  • Blend83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
  • WinemakerKeith Emerson
  • AppellationNapa Valley
  • VineyardRenteria, Beckstoffer George III, Blackbird and TGR Vineyard
  • OakAged 19 months 75% new, 25% once used thin stave, tight grain, French oak
  • Harvest Date10/12/2023-11/2/2023
  • Alcohol14.6%
  • PH3.72