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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot

Winemaker Notes

Capturing the rich essence of Napa Valley’s Carneros region, this 100% Merlot is a stellar testament to the variety, shining with bright aromas of juicy black currants, black cherry and cranberry. Its vibrant character reveals subtle savory undertones leading to a long, mouthwatering finish that is the epitome of elegance.

Production

Winter and spring provided ample rain, which allowed the vines to set a generous crop with excellent canopies. Budbreak arrived a little over a week early, and we enjoyed warm, steady weather throughout spring and summer. We began picking Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and some Merlot as early as mid-August, but the first big push began after a Labor Day heat event, when our generous canopies paid dividends, helping shade the grapes. After a busy few weeks, a cool spell allowed the remaining grapes time to mature. To counter the impact of modest mid-September rains, we applied a careful fruit drop, and were equally diligent during sorting. Overall, harvest lasted eleven weeks, delivering wines with excellent concentration, supple tannins, lovely finesse and dynamic acidity.