Napa Cellars Meritage 2016
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Meritage
Appellation
Napa Valley
Acid
0.58g/L
pH
3.68
Alcohol %
14.2
Wine & Spirits
92
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Napa Cellars 2013 Meritage is a sophisticated wine that delivers an opulent bouquet
of blackberry and dark cherry on the nose, which unfolds flavors of spice, cigar, dark
chocolate and espresso on the palate. This mouth-filling wine is rich and silky, with great
structure. Full-bodied, harmonious, elegant and big, the Napa Cellars 2013 Meritage is
perfectly paired with most any dish, but particularly delicious accompanied by braised
short ribs drizzled topped with homemade barbeque sauce and a touch of rosemary.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes for the Napa Cellars 2013 Meritage are carefully selected from various vineyards
and specific regions within the Napa Valley AVA. This red blend is made up of Petit
Verdot and Malbec from vines in Coombsville, the Cabernet is sourced from Atlas
Peak, Saint Helena and Oak Knoll vines and the Merlot from Oak Knoll. These vines
produce fruit with layers of complexity resulting in wines with earthy minerality and
exceptional, natural acidity.
Winemaker Notes
Once harvested, the fruit is carefully sorted, de-stemmed and gently crushed. To
enhance color and flavor, extensive seed removal occurs and delestage procedures are
incorporated during the maceration period. This process helps to release the aromatic
characters to create full, round tannins. After fermentation, the wine is aged in 100%
French Oak Barrels for 20 months.
Production
COMPOSITION: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Malbec
OAK: 100% French oak, 57% new oak, for 20 months
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