Wine Specs
vintage
2020
Bottling Date
March 2023
Release Date
September 2023
Alcohol %
14.5
Varietal Composition
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation
100% Stainless Steel, 34 Days Skin Contact
Aging
28 Months in French Oak
80% New
Markham
Markham
Crafted from a single parcel on our oldest, original 86-acre estate vineyard, this dark and mysterious Merlot invites you to explore aromas of melted milk chocolate and brambly blackberry. Lush, jammy black fruit notes meld with dense, 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.
2020
March 2023
September 2023
14.5
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Stainless Steel, 34 Days Skin Contact
28 Months in French Oak
80% New
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