Merryvale Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 750ml

Step into the extraordinary vintage of 2018, a testament to nature's favor as the grapes basked in a prolonged growing season, achieving optimal phenolic maturity. Unaffected by extreme weather, the ideal conditions for peak ripeness unfolded. Early abundant rains transitioned into filtered light, creating the perfect environment for bud break and flowering, resulting in a plentiful and even fruit set. The Napa Valley experienced a summer characterized by abundant sunshine during the day and refreshing marine influences, followed by an extended fall with moderate heat—culminating in near-ideal winemaking conditions.

Delve into the tasting experience: This wine, born from the bountiful 2018 vintage, presents itself as a pure expression of Napa Valley encapsulated in a glass. Bright, fresh, and vibrant, it roots itself in a savory core. Aromas of leather, tobacco, cassis, and dried herbs entwine with savory spices and blue fruits, unfolding in layers that reveal finesse beneath its powerful exterior. Medium-bodied, the wine boasts bright acidity that harmonizes seamlessly with fine grain tannins. Long, complex, and immensely pleasurable, it is a current crowd-pleaser with the promise of evolving and improving over the next decade.

Indulge in this remarkable blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec combine in perfect harmony, creating a wine that not only delights the senses now but also promises an exquisite evolution in the years to come.