Kobalt 2011 Window Pane Red Blend
Kobalt is a small production winery in Napa Valley. My husband and I first discovered their 2011 Window Pane Red Blend over Valentine’s Day dinner at Cowboy Ciao in Scottsdale. For those who are familiar with Cowboy Ciao, you probably know they have an extensive wine list. Rather than trying to navigate it ourselves, we love to ask for help selecting something unique and unexpected off their menu. We fell in love with this delightful recommendation at first sip and have been stocking up ever since.
It seems that we are not the only ones stocking up! When we first discovered it we could only find it at AZ Wine Company in Scottsdale for $35. I have since seen it at Costco for $29 and at Fry’s, which we purchased 6 for $25 during their 30% off sale (save an additional 10% when you buy 6 bottles).
Here is the blend break down:
- 68% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 27% Petite Sirah
- 5% Carignane
Tasting Notes from the Winemaker:
The 2011 Window Pane oozes with very fragrant ripe black raspberry and blackberry jam aromas. It is juicy, full bodied and loaded with extracted fruit yet balanced and very suave. The aroma and flavor profile consists of: ripe black currant and blackberry with complex hints of dark chocolate, boysenberry, and plum with notes of cinnamon and hints of black cherry. The finish is accentuated by wisps of gentle oak and dry but moderate tannins that integrate with the dark fruit and linger nicely on the palate
Where to Buy:
I have found this wine at the following stores at the following price points:
- AZ Wine Company $35
- Costco $29
- Fry’s which I purchased 6 for $25 during their 30% off sale (save an additional 10% when you buy 6 bottles).