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Wine Specs

Vintage

2018

Appellation

STAGS LEAP DISTRICT

Alcohol %

2018 Merlot

Consider the role of an award-winning supporting actor or actress in a movie or play. Their role, although considered secondary, is often critical to the development and presence of the star of the show. Such is the relationship of Merlot to Cabernet Sauvignon. So often in blends Merlot sits in the background with its soft-spoken round voice and allows Cabernet Sauvignon to shine while it soften its edges and makes it complete.

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After the sequence of five warm vintages and early harvests, we had almost become accustomed to “warm” as the new normal. The 2018 vintage turned that trend around and brought “the cool” back. Cool vintages deliver many advantages in crafting Cabernet Sauvignon—there is a freshness and a layered depth to the wines that is delightful. The finesse, grace and complexity of the aromatics of this cool vintage will be one to remember.

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

This wine dances with aromas of black cherry, vanilla, cocoa with some light floral notes. This wine has lush black fruit on the attack followed by supple, round and fleshy midpalate. It has a beautiful, silky and long finish.