This Merlot delivers lush red and blue fruits highlighted by hints of nutmeg and mocha.
Varietal | Merlot |
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Vintage | 2018 |
Volume | 750mL |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
Oak Treatment | 100% French Oak (77% new) |
Alcohol % | 14.5% |
pH | 3.57 |
February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat created near-ideal conditions for winemakers to allow their fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in sugar levels. Volume is looking great, up 20-30% increase over average crop quantity.
To create a better experience for you across all of our brands, we’ll check this info with accounts across the Treasury Wine Estates Portfolio of brands: Beringer, Beaulieu Vineyard, Etude, Hewitt Vineyard, Stags' Leap Winery, Sterling, Penfolds, and The Wine Shop.
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