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Napa Valley 2019

Merlot – Half Bottle

Napa Valley
$12.00 CLUB
375ml Bottle

Our Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this Napa Valley Merlot. Aromas of plum jam and coffee emerge from the glass, enhanced by toffee and cedar notes from oak aging. Juicy black cherry flavors on the palate meld beautifully with a rich, velvety dark chocolate character on the long, round finish.

Blended with: Petite Sirah (jammy mid-palate), Cabernet Sauvignon (tannin structure), Malbec (plush texture) & Syrah (spice)

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Wine Specs

vintage

2019

Bottling Date

May 2022

Release Date

July 2022

Alcohol %

14.8

Acid

0.63 g/100 ml

pH

3.70

Varietal Composition

85% Merlot, 6% Petite Sirah,
4% Cabernet Sauvignon,
3% Syrah & 2% Malbec

Fermentation

96% Stainless Steel | 4% Barrel Fermented
15 Days Skin Contact

Aging

24 ½ Months in Oak Barrels
31% New Oak

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Vineyard Notes

  • 64% Estate Grown:
    • Little Cannon – bright, lively cherry
    • Yountville Ranch – chocolate cherries
    • Rockerbox – blueberry, spice, plums
    • Hopper House – chewy, plum jam
    • Trubody – velvety texture

 

The 2019 harvest was long, mild and generous. Our vineyard crews patiently tended the vines, allowing for long, slow ripening that intensified color, structure and tannin. A slow and steady harvest let us take our time in the cellar as well, to fully capture the gorgeous varietal nuance and dense, dark character of this outstanding vintage.”

– KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Harvest Notes

  • Foggy mornings yielded conditions for vibrant and expressive wines
  • Long, warm summer with few heat spikes and mild weather at harvest preserved freshness and finesse
  • With the extended hang time and mild weather, 2019’s exceptional fruit development offers dazzling color, structure and tannin maturity
  • 26.4 ° Brix at Harvest