Wine Portfolio

Description

“Yea, though I walk through the Valley of Napa, I fear no Cabernet, for I am the densest, darkest, most supple Merlot in the valley.” We use Merlot to make a Bordeaux-style blend, but have never made a Merlot—until now. The grapes for this lot come from the three-acre M Block of our vineyard on the Silverado Bench. The vines are more than 20 years old and we treat each as a separate entity. Grapes are individually sorted, then cold soaked. Following fermentation the wine underwent extended maceration and aging in French oak, resulting in a wine that will be approachable on release, but will improve for 15 years. We made this wine for Premiere because we are convinced that we, and others in Napa Valley, can make Merlots that rival the Right Bank’s best.

Aging Process

Aged in 100% New French Oak for 20-24 months

Wine Facts

• pH: 3.73
• Wine is unfiltered
• Single vineyard wine
• Sustainably produced
• Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled

Tasting Chart

bone dry		very sweet
light body		very full bodied
soft, gentle		very crisp
no tannins		heavy tannins