Merryvale 2015 Merlot

Merlot is an occasion to showcase some of the best cool climate terroirs of Napa Valley. The fruit is drawn from the volcanic soils of Coombsville and Carneros in southern Napa where Merlot is at its best—soft, dark, spicy and fragrant. Sourced from two vineyards located in the cooler, southern part of the Napa Valley—Quail Knoll in Coombsville and Truchard in Carneros.

91 POINTS - "Plush and spicy, featuring cola accents to the roasted plum and cherry tart flavors. Cedar and spicy notes linger on the finish, with medium-grained tannins." - Wine Spectator

2015 was a very rich vintage with plenty of sunny days, emphasizing the importance of cool sites and the balance they can bring in a warm, dry year. The rocky soil of Quail Knoll vineyard in Coombsville brings a Merlot with spice, color and mouthfeel. The Truchard vineyard is very reliable and produces a very old world style of Merlot—the wines always show balsamic character and the typical clay mouthfeel found in Carneros. The resulting wine has a dark cocoa type of tannin demonstrating the texture and complexity of this wine. Enjoy this wine at release and for the next 10 years.