2013 Napa Valley Merlot
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Napa County
Harvest Date
2013
pH
3.85
Residual Sugar
0.6
Alcohol %
14.5
7 In Stock
Aaron Pott and Joseph Carr leapt at the opportunity to work together in producing this bold Bordeaux-style Merlot. The grapes are sourced from select vineyards in Napa’s prestigious Carneros AVA. Aaron’s experience working in Bordeaux along with a shared philosophy of producing elegant and complex yet approachable and balanced wines is evident in this offering
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Napa County
Harvest Date
2013
pH
3.85
Residual Sugar
0.6
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The wine features aromas of black cherry, chocolate, mint, root
beer, vanilla, cedar, and roast beef. On the palate, a soft attack of
roast meat, cherry, chocolate pudding, and sage is highlighted by
a medium body and food-friendly acidity, leading to a textured
finish.
Winemaker Notes
The 2013 Merlot was hand-picked at the peak of flavor development
from early September through October. Grapes were
crushed then went through an 11-day fermentation period in 100%
stainless steel with cap punch-downs three times daily to maximize
flavor extraction. The wine was barrel-aged for 18 months in
French oak, 50% new.
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