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Merlot

Yountville Ranch Vineyard
Yountville, Napa Valley
$57.60 CLUB
1 of 16 Barrels

Crafted from a single parcel on our oldest, original 86-acre estate vineyard, this dark and mysterious Merlot invites you to explore aromas of mocha java, black olive, baking spice, and sandalwood. Lush, jammy black fruit notes meld with plush, chewy tannins on a luxurious palate. A hint of brightness on the finish is a testament to this wine’s capacity to further age in bottle.

95 Pts,  The Tasting Panel, November 2022

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Wine Specs

vintage

2019

Bottling Date

April 2022

Release Date

April 2023

Alcohol %

14.9

Acid

5 g/L

pH

3.54

Varietal Composition

100% Merlot

Fermentation

100% Stainless Steel,
16 Days Skin Contact

Aging

25 Months in French Oak
69% New

Vineyard Notes

  • Yountville District, Napa Valley
  • 100% Estate Grown: Yountville Ranch Vineyard
  • Certifications:
    100% NAPA GREEN LAND
    100% NAPA GREEN WINERY
  • Clonal Selection: 181
  • Soil Type: Coombs Gravelly Loam

 

After walking row after row of our Yountville Ranch Vineyard, I selected a single Merlot clone (181) on a north- facing block. Here the vines produced the smallest berries and most intense flavor, offering an exceptional expression of the vintage and terroir.

KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Winemaking Notes

  • This 86-acre site is low-vigor, forcing vines to create deep roots.
  • Care was taken to fine tune crop load to maximize color and concentration.
  • 16 barrels of Merlot were hand-selected for this limited bottling.
  • Harvest Date: September 28, 2019