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This Napa Valley Merlot is a complex blend of several individual vineyard lots, incorporating fruit from Estate Vineyards and from top independent growers throughout the Napa Valley. The final wine is a rich and cohesive expression of the entire Napa Valley, reflecting the varied microclimates and soils of this unique appellation.
Harvest Notes
The 2006 growing season was marked by a very mild summer with a mid-July heat spike that accelerated ripening. Mild temperatures continued throughout the fall allowing for a moderately paced harvest. The long growing season brought complex and intense flavour and aroma development.
Notes
This Napa Valley Merlot captures the balanced character of a young wine, while embodying the diversity of the entire Napa Valley appellation. The product of a standout Merlot vintage, the Merlot in 2006 offered an excellent expression of the varietal and required very little blending with other grapes—with only small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot used to add subtle complexity. This Merlot offers a rich texture, ripe tannins and seamlessly integrated French oak. The bouquet displays lush layers of ripe plum and bright raspberry underscored by notes of sandalwood, walnut and spice. On the palate, polished flavours of red cherry and raspberry are accented by an enticing layer of graham cracker piecrust.
Blend: 96% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.33
Total acidity: 6.7g/L
Brix at harvest: 25.6°
Barrel ageing: 16 months in 100% French Oak, 35% new, 65% second
Fermentation temperature: 8-10 days at 27c
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2008 |
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