The Volcano 2023 Red Blend
The lost ending: Castle Dracula perishes with The Count himself…
The details
Varietal: Red Blend
93% Merlot
7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2023
Tasting Notes: Oak, Plum Jam, Vanilla
Pairs Well With: red meat, spicy sausages, matured cheese, and dark chocolate.
The story
A deleted ending was discovered in the only remaining original typescript of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. It revealed a volcanic eruption during the final battle scene between the Band of Heroes and Count Dracula. Bram intentionally placed this battle scene close to the fictional Castle Dracula, which was located on Mount Izvorul, an extinct volcano in the Carpathian Mountains. But the mystery remains – was it Bram himself or his publisher who edited out this definitive ending to Count Dracula?
A wine that moves with intent. Blackberry and plum give way to the soft breath of oak. Merlot gives it weight, Cabernet a steady hand. It doesn’t ask for your attention; it keeps it. The finish hums low and warm, like a secret meant only for you…
Awards
Falstaff:
92/100
Austria
Daniele Cernilli:
94/100
Italy
Gambero Rosso:
Tre bicchieri
Italy
