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2024 Black Bear

Perfectly smashable, smooth, balanced

Black Bear is a red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Tannat that is a complement to our Shenandoah white wine. Both celebrate the treasure that is our National Park that borders us just out our back lawns. Named by VinePair as One of the 30 Best Red Blends of 2026.

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Tags: DuCardVineyards 2024 Black Bear

Vintage	2024
Red Wine Type	Cabernet Franc Merlot Petit Verdot Tannat
Blend	50.9% Merlot, 16.4% Tannat, 30.6% Cabernet Franc, 2.1% Petit Verdot
Country	United States
State	Virginia
Region	Central Virginia Region
Appellation AVA	Virginia
Vineyard	DuCard Vineyards
Alcohol % ABV	13.50
Bottle Size	750 ml
Aged In	French Oak Barrel
Awards	VinePair's One of 30 Best Red Blends of 2026- 94 points
Cases Produced	230
Aging Potential	Drink Now
Price	$40.00
Buy In Virginia	ducardvineyards.com/current-releases/
Buy Outside Virginia	ducardvineyards.com/current-releases/

DuCard VineyardsDuCard Vineyards

Savor the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you sip DuCard wine and enjoy the pure, fresh mountain air in our tranquil country setting. DuCard is the perfect location for a day trip, a relaxing afternoon as part of a weekend getaway, a celebratory stop after a Shenandoah hike, or for hosting a special event. Our gorgeous vineyard and winery borders Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. We’re located just north of Charlottesville, 90 minutes from the DC Beltway, and less than two hours from Richmond. We offer estate-grown wines and friendly, knowledgeable staff, providing a memorable and incomparable tasting experience.