The 2018 Merryvale Napa Valley Merlot is an occasion to showcase some of the best cool climate terroirs of Napa Valley. The fruit is drawn primarily from the volcanic soils of Coombsville and Carneros in southern Napa where Merlot is at its best—soft, dark, spicy and fragrant. The wine opens with notes of mocha and spices typical of Merlot. The aroma is true to the varietal with tones of blackberries, earth and flowers. The mouthfeel is very ample, with soft texture, a fresh mid-palate, and finishes with very soft and gentle tannins. This wine is very approachable thanks to a beautiful acidity and texture—a wine for wine lovers that look for complexity and fragrance.
Merryvale Vineyards is a family-owned and operated St. Helena winery with decades of Napa Valley history as the first winery built in the valley following the Repeal of Prohibition. Merryvale's proprietors, the Schlatter family, are traditionalists with vision, committed to preserving the winery's rich past without compromising their innovative plans for the future. Merryvale's unparalleled Cabernet-focused portfolio boasts complex, balanced and world-class wines that are truly reflective of the region's terroir.
Bottle Size: 0.75L
Region: Napa Valley, California
ABV: 14.7%
Vintage: 2018
Rating:
93 points - Wine Spectator
92 points - James Suckling
90 points - Jeb Dunnuck
Grape Varietal: Merlot
