2019 Destin Estate Merlot
Destin Vineyard, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley
This gorgeous Estate Merlot opens with harmonious aromas of violets, exotic spices, crushed berries, dark cherry, and plum. This balances delicately with hints of white pepper, dark chocolate, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, this wine is well structured with rich fruit and minerality expressed on the palate. The lengthy finish is structured with balanced acidity and tannin, enhancing the wine's drinking experience and lengthening its ageability. If Napa Valley Merlot isn’t your thing, this wine will change your mind.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Oak Knoll
Vineyard Designation
Destin Vineyard
Harvest Date
October 9, 2019
Acid
3.0
pH
3.65
Aging
22 Months in French Oak; 80% New
Bottling Date
August 11, 2021
Alcohol %
15.1
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This gorgeous Estate Merlot opens with harmonious, seductive aromas, floral violets, exotic spices, mingled delicately with rich, melting dark chocolate. Generous piquancy of crushed berry, dark cherry, plum, mocha and allusion of white pepper and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, this wine is well structured with rich fruit on the palate. The pleasing lingering finish is structured with encouraging acidity and a perfect restrained minerality that enhances the wine's drinking experience.
Production Notes
146 Cases Produced.