Markham
Markham
The pinnacle of the Markham collection, The Character embodies the finest expression of our Napa Valley estate vineyards. Our passion for Merlot stretches back more than forty years, thus it seems only fitting that Merlot play the leading role in this blend of the five classic Bordeaux varietals.
97 Pts, Tasting Panel Magazine, 2022
94 Pts, JamesSuckling.com, 2022
The Character comes in a handsome wooden box providing a dramatic way to display this unique bottle of wine. A must have for any serious collector.
2018
June 2021
October 2022
14.60%
0.68 g/100 mls
3.55
65% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon,
9% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot,
1% Cabernet Franc
100% Stainless Steel
17 Days Skin Contact
30 mo. French Oak 100% New
“Of 6,000 barrels of wine in our cellar, only 7 were selected for this iconic estate-grown wine. Building upon the lush, velvety base of our finest lot of Yountville Ranch Merlot—Clone 181 from a north-facing block—the final blend was carefully composed to fully capture the rich color and chewy tannins that were the hallmark of the 2018 vintage in our Napa Valley vineyards.”
– WINEMAKER KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS
