
2010 Merryvale Merlot Napa Valley
Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Farella, Hyde, Kenefick, Stagecoach
Aging
22 Months, 50% New French oak
Alcohol %
14.9
Winemaking
Sourced mostly from the cooler, southern part of the Napa Valley, the fruit was hand-picked and triple-sorted before undergoing an extended cold soak, with 3 weeks on the skins. After primary fermentation and native malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for 22 months in French oak (50% new) and minimally racked before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting Notes
Our 2010 Napa Valley Merlot displays a variety of fruit notes from the darker end of the spectrum: black cherry, plum, blackberry, as well as some smoky and spicy notes from the oak. The palate is rich and round, with good acidity to maintain the overall balance.