Miner Family The Oracle 2019, 375ml Half Bottle
(Napa Valley, California) - [TWI 96+] [WA 93] [WS 93] [JS 92]

Notes from the Winemaker:
Our flagship wine, a full-bodied, red blend, grants a nod toward elegance. This Bordeaux-style blend is silky, reserved and supremely balanced.

Lush aromatics of raspberry and dark cherry with a hint of eucalyptus, The Oracle is decadent, but with finesse. Earthiness and layers of dried flowers and cocoa integrate harmoniously into a finely balanced marriage between tannin and acid, providing the structure that ensures, like all impeccable beauties, this wine is sure to age gracefully.

Technical Information:
Appellation: Napa Valley, California
Vineyards: Stagecoach and Volker Eisele
Vintage: 2019
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot
Harvest: October 14 - November 1, 2019; 29.5 Brix
Barrel Aging: 22 months; 60% new French oak
Alcohol: 14.4%
pH: 3.53
TA: 0.65
Production: 5,224 six-packs
Bottled: September 3, 2021
Release: Summer 2023
Bottle Size: 375 ml half bottle

2019 Vintage Notes:
A rainy start left ample soil moisture. A long, warm summer with few temperature extremes allowed extended hang time and produced well-colored, structured fruit.

Ratings & Reviews

96+ Points - The Wine Palate:
"A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Miner Oracle has a deep garnet-purple color. It rolls seductively out of the glass with notes of warm cassis, blueberry preserves, and black raspberries, followed by whispers of candied violets, dark chocolate, and dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers intense, electric black fruit layers, with a lovely backbone and firm, fine-grained tannins, finishing long and fragrant. Pretty!" - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Nov 2023)

93 Points - Wine Advocate:
"Miner's top wine, the 2019 The Oracle Red Wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, sourced from the Stagecoach Vineyard and Volker Eisele Vineyard. It nicely marries red and black fruit on the nose, adding some slightly herbal nuances, maybe even a hint of eucalyptus. It's a medium to full-bodied effort that finishes crisp and mouthwatering, a distinctly different stylistic option compared to the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Volker Eisele Vineyard. Drinking Window: 2024-2035." - Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2024)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Sleek and still a bit tight, this offers a fine-grained, lengthy structure that supports a core of dried cherry, red currant, sandalwood, red tea and worn leather hints. Reveals a loamy echo at the end. Shows nice range and depth, in a reserved style. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2035. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,612 cases made." - JM (Apr 2024)

92 Points - James Suckling:
"A fragrant nose of mulberries, plums, dark cherries, dried thyme and dark chocolate. Full-bodied with firm tannins. Framed and layered, with a fleshy texture and a polished finish. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 25% cabernet franc, 13% merlot and 2% petit verdot." (Nov 2021)