2021 Illuminator
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2021
Type: Red
Price: $79.00
**2021 Illuminator - McClain Cellars** *Illuminate your palate with heritage and lasting excellence.* Honoring Lewis Latimer, the brilliant inventor whose carbon filament made Edison's lightbulb burn bright and endure, this exceptional red wine embodies the same spirit of innovation and persistence. Part of McClain Cellars' distinguished Black Heroes Collection, the 2021 Illuminator celebrates heritage while delivering lasting excellence in every sip. Like Latimer's groundbreaking work that brou
Tasting Notes
This luminous red blend displays a deep garnet hue with ruby highlights that catch the light beautifully in the glass. The nose opens with rich aromas of dark cherry, blackberry compote, and warm baking spices, complemented by subtle notes of cedar and vanilla from well-integrated oak. On the palate, layers of ripe dark fruit unfold with excellent structure, revealing flavors of plum, cassis, and dark chocolate, supported by silky tannins and bright acidity. The finish is long and persistent, echoing the wine's namesake's enduring innovation, with lingering notes of espresso, tobacco leaf, and a hint of Mediterranean herbs.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak with herb butter, braised short ribs with root vegetables, aged cheddar and charcuterie board, wild mushroom risotto, barbecued lamb chops with rosemary, dark chocolate tart with berry compote, roasted duck breast with cherry gastrique
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