Markham's Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this vibrant Napa Valley Merlot. Aromas of ripe raspberry and plum jam emerge from the glass, enhanced by caramel notes from oak aging. A bright entry of red fruit flavors balanced by stunning minerality and notes of rich, velvety chocolate-covered cherries. A “Cab-Lovers” Merlot with structure, mid-palate weight, and a long, round finish.
This wine is the result of some very purposful blending. The Winemaker selected Merlot grapes from different vineyards specifically for their individual contributions - Yountville Ranch brought density and texture, Hopper House brought notes of dark chocolate, Little Cannon brought red cherries and bright acidity and Rockerbox brought black cherry and minerality. But the wine also contains smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon for structue and Malbec for its plush texture.
All in all, this is a lotta wine for not a lotta dough!
