Smith Devereux
2017 Merlot
"IBEX VINEYARD"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 181
Vintage: 2017
Smith Devereux
Merlot
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Our single-vineyard Napa Valley Merlot is meticulously grown in our acclaimed Ibex Vineyard in St. Helena
- Expect complex layers of lush dark fruit, chocolate-covered raspberry and white pepper
- Notes of blackberry, dark raspberry, leather, tobacco and soft black pepper
- 100% Merlot, hand-harvested, fermented 21 days on the skins with yeast
Description
This single vineyard wine from celebrated Ibex Vineyard in St. Helena is simply our best and precisely what a bold, spicy Napa Valley Merlot should be. Feisty, silky and smooth, balanced and complex, this Premiere Napa Valley wine will drive Merlot lovers crazy and convert anyone that fell into the "Sideways" trap into a lover of great Merlot. Rare, exclusive, delicious - be the only one on the block with this luscious treat.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Brett Adams
Winemaker, Smith Devereux
Winemaker Brett Adams began working in the wine industry at Trinchero in 2001 after finishing his BS in Fermentation Science from UC Davis. After that he went on to study for a Master's of Science at Washington State University with an emphasis in Enology. Upon leaving WSU, Brett came back to California to work as Assistant Winemaker at Roche winery in Sonoma, followed by a harvest at Sequoia Grove Winery in Rutherford and then Honig Vineyard & Winery as Associate Winemaker. He now makes all of the wines for Smith Devereux.
Country born: USA
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Vintures Wine Experiences Llc
15010 Turkey Trail Court
Houston TX 77079
832-289-6099
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Vintures Wine Experiences Llc:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandon | Non-vintage | Sparkling Wine | Los Carneros | Los Carneros Vintage Brut 2008 - Library Selection | 29 (2025) |
| Cuvaison, Hudson, Truchard Vineyards | 2023 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | SonSonChard | 29 (2025) |
| Erikson & Caradin | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ivy & Thistle | 29 (2025) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Trust the Dust | 23 (2019) |
| Smith Devereux | 2017 | Merlot | Napa Valley | IBEX VINEYARD | 23 (2019) |
Winery Distribution
Smith Devereux is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Action Wines)
- Georgia (Kelly Family)
- Hawaii (Southern )
- Illinois (Maverick)
- Nebraska (Chieftain )
- North Carolina (Johnson Bros)
- Texas (Vintage Select)
International:
- (NONE)