2006 Napa Valley
Merlot
Our Napa Valley collection of wines are crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards makes a significant contribution to our Napa Valley Merlot. Then, to complement our estate fruit’s distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards.
Tasting Notes
This wine is wonderfully aromatic with intense fruit notes of cherry, pomegranate, plum and strawberry, laced with spicy accents of vanilla, white pepper, and cinnamon. The aromas carry over to the palate, with an additional touch of milk chocolate. Subtle tannins gently grip the palate of this gracefully structured wine. A versatile wine with holiday fare, from herb-stuffed turkey to crown roast of pork with cornbread stuffing.
Buy This Wine- Blend:
- 90% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
(55% estate grown) - Alcohol:
- 13.8%
- pH:
- 3.57
- Total Acidity:
- 0.56g/100ml
- Barrel Aging:
- 15 months
25% new French oak