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2018 Maroon Reserve Napa Merlot
2018 Maroon Reserve Napa Merlot

Maroon
2018 Merlot
, Napa Valley

Rich and dark, with intense black and blue fruit, with aromas of black cherry and plum, enhanced by violet and black licorice.  There is juicy intense fruitiness on the smooth palette with roasted pepper and baking spice from generous French oak.  The soft tannins are balanced with bright acidity and a long finish.  Plush yet balanced with a wonderful mix of fully ripened red berry, cherry, currant and rose with a perfect dash of spice from French oak that adds a well-rounded texture, with a long and soft sensuous finish encouraging you to enjoy another juicy sip.  Drinking superbly NOW, and will age gracefully 5+ years.

Pair with any of your favorites, including grilled meats, pork, fish, appetizer of courses, and more... like a generous plate served with sauteed meatballs in wine sauce. Oh Yeah!

Vineyard
This Merlot is sourced from the oldest family-owned winery in Napa Valley. The grapes in this wine come from the Chiles Valley AVA in Napa, with a climate similar to the Bordeaux region of France. We're proud to be able to offer this limited production wine!

Winemaking
The grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed and sorted, and fermented in small bins. Fermentation lasted approximately eight days, with 2-3 hand punchdowns daily. The grapes were pressed upon dryness, and aged for 24 months in 1/3 new French oak and 2/3 neutral oak barrels. The barrels were then blended, which softened the tannins and lifted the aromas and flavors.

Varietal Composition:  100% Merlot
Appellation:  Napa Valley, Chiles Valley
Aging: 1/3 new French oak and 2/3 neutral oak
Harvest Date: October 4, 2018
Release Date: April 2022
Alcohol: 13.2%
Production:  129 cases


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