Wine Details
Tasting Notes
Pouring a captivating red ruby into the glass, our 2021 Merlot unveils a symphony of red and blue fruits, including dried cherries, ripe strawberry, luscious red raspberry jam, and succulent plum. The palate boasts a delightful complexity, featuring notes of baking spice, supple leather, and earthy undertones reminiscent of arugula. Exhibiting a harmonious balance of fruit, body, and tannins, this wine pairs best with porchetta, aged Manchego cheese, and baked truffle pastas.
Winemaker Notes
Winemaker Notes
2021 started off gently with sunny skies and a warm spring. But as the spring wore on with little rain, it became clear that 2021 would be a drought year. As the dry but beautifully sunny summer continued, winemakers prepared for a lightened crop load, and the valley drifted into a beautiful fall as the weather ended perfectly. The grapes were harvested in perfect condition leading to another great Napa Valley vintage showcasing wines with powerful and intense flavor. Each lot was hand-picked, crushed and pressed, then racked, blended and aged 18 months in 100% French oak.
2021 Reserve Merlot Napa Valley
A harmonious blend of dried cherries and raspberry jam is complemented by undertones of baking spice, leather, and earth, all balanced seamlessly with body and tannin.
