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Blackbird Vineyards

United States: California: North Coast: Napa County: Napa Valley

Blackbird Vineyards is a winery located in Napa Valley, specializing in Bordeaux-inspired wines such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon blends. Founded in 2003, the vineyard is owned by John and Julia Hinshaw and produces a range of wines under the guidance of winemaker Aaron Pott.

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Wine releases by year

2026

  • 2025 Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé (3/17/2026, $20) (3/17/2026, $20)
  • 2023 Napa Valley The Bird’s Nest Cabernet Sauvignon (2/12/2026, $250) (2/12/2026, $250)

2025

  • 2024 Napa Valley Rutherford Pestoni Ranch Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (4/3/2025, 200 cases, $50) (4/3/2025, 200 cases, $50)
  • 2022 Napa Valley Contrarian Cabernet Sauvignon Blend (9/22/2025, $165), 2022 Napa Valley Paramour Cabernet Franc Blend (9/22/2025, $185), 2022 Napa Valley Illustration Merlot ($110), 2022 Napa Valley Arise Proprietary Red Wine ($60) ($60)

2022

  • 2021 Arriviste Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Zinfandel/Merlot/Petit Verdot (19,000 cases, $28) (19,000 cases, $28)
  • 2019 Napa Valley Arise Red Wine ($55) ($55)
  • 2021 Sonoma County Knights Valley Dissonance Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon ($32) ($32)

2021

  • 2018 Napa Valley Vineyards Illustration Proprietary Red Blend ($90), 2018 Napa Valley Paramour Proprietary Red Blend (55 cases, $135), 2018 Napa Valley Contrarian Proprietary Red Blend (48 cases, $135) (48 cases, $135)

2011

  • 2010 Napa Valley Arriviste Rose ($24) ($24)

2009

  • 2008 Napa Valley Arriviste Proprietary Rose Wine

2008

  • 2006 Napa Valley Arise Proprietary Red Wine, 2006 Napa Valley Contrarian Proprietary Red Wine, 2006 Napa Valley Paramour Proprietary Red Wine, 2006 Napa Valley Illustration Proprietary Red Wine

2006

  • 2004 Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine

2005

  • 2003 Oak Knoll District Merlot