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2018 Merlot, Napa Valley Half Bottle (375mL)


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The Wine

This exquisite Merlot opens with aromas of floral rose hip, tangy blood orange and rhubarb with a hint of blackberry, red pepper, and bay leaf. On the palate, a lovely soft entry with plenty of juicy, ripe red fruit is supported by complex, savory undertones. The balanced acid structure and young chalky tannins bring a pleasant freshness, leading to a focused, balanced finish.

Vintage

The 2018 vintage  was  bountiful, marked by cool, consistent temperatures and a timely rainfall for bud break in March and April. Harvest began on September tenth, and the grapes were of the highest quality with lower alcohol and high acidity.

Vineyard

Our Merlot grows both in our cooler American Canyon and Carneros vineyards and in our warmer Yountville vineyard. We blended Merlot from all three vineyards to create a balanced, complex wine that combines the richness and depth from the warmer climates and perfume and bright fruitiness from the cooler climates. Committed to natural winegrowing and sustainability, we farm our five estate vineyards without artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, and they are certified organic.

Winemaker's Notes

Alcohol

14.4%

Fermentation

indigenous yeast

Harvest date

Oct. 8-22, 2018

Sugar

24.4 Brix average

Bottling date

July 2020

Release Date

April 2021

Total acid

5.5 g/L

pH

3.62

Blend

100% Merlot

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