Napa Valley 2021

Merlot – Half Bottle

Napa Valley

$12.80 CLUB

375ml Bottle

Our Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this vibrant Napa Valley Merlot. Aromas of ripe raspberry and plum jam emerge from the glass, enhanced by caramel notes from oak aging. A bright entry of red fruit flavors balanced by stunning minerality and notes of rich, velvety chocolate-covered cherries. A “Cab-Lovers” Merlot with structure, mid-palate weight and a long, round finish.

ACCESS WINEMAKER NOTES

Half Bottle

Wine Specs

vintage

2021

Bottling Date

May 2023

Release Date

November 2023

Alcohol %

14.5

Acid

0.58 g/100 ml

pH

3.6

Varietal Composition

91% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec

Fermentation

100% Stainless Steel |
15 Days Skin Contact

Aging

16 Months in Oak Barrels
30% New Oak

Vineyard Notes

Yountville Ranch – density, texture
Hopper House – dark chocolate
Little Cannon – red cherries, bright acidity
Rockerbox – black cherry, minerality
Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon (structure) and Malbec (plush texture)

Harvest Notes

The growing season began with very little rain, leading to smaller yields per vine and concentrated berries.
Warm days with cool nights, grapes were allowed to ripen fully during an uneventful harvest.

Markham