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NEW RELEASE

2023 Merlot

$80

Sensory Experience

The 2023 Merlot makes us think of a sun-lit patch of savory wild strawberries. Wonderfully detailed notes of berry blossom, Satsuma plum, cardamom, cacao, and vanilla bean. Forward, fruitful, and finessed, the wine is remarkably juicy and fresh with superb balance and gravitas.

Wine Specifications

Varietal Composition

  • % Merlot

Body

LightMediumFull

Vintage

The 2023 growing season was one of the longest of the past decade. Marked by a long stretch of mild and consistently sunny weather, this extended season promoted even ripening with a unique complexity specific to the vintage. Our team waited to begin harvesting until the end of September and picked our last fruit in the second week of November, providing prolonged hang time for the grapes to develop maximal flavors.

Winemaker Notes

Truly exceptional as a standalone varietal, we are excited to bring our Merlot back into the portfolio after a brief hiatus. Sourced from an outstanding vineyard, this wine was crafted to deliver a pure, expressive reflection of the varietal.

Cellaring

Drink now through 2035.

Key Features

  • Appellation

    Napa Valley

  • Maturation

    Aged 20 months in French oak barrels (75% new)

  • Fermentation

    Inoculated. Fermented on skins for ~14 days. 100% malolactic fermentation.

  • Alcohol

    15.5%

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