1996 Merlot, Reserve, Napa Valley
1996
Merlot
Napa Valley, California
This Merlot is brawny, with a distinctive mouth feel and structure, like a Bordeaux from St. Emilion.
$150 each
Description
Our 1996 Napa Valley Reserve Merlot is from the heart of Napa Valley, an area best known for its big Cabernet. This Merlot fits that style…brawny, with a distinctive mouth feel and structure, like a Bordeaux from St. Emilion. As with the best of French Merlots, this one is blended with a bit of Cabernet Franc to broaden and lengthen the finish, then aged for 3 years in French oak. Drink it now as you would a big Cab.
Wine Details
Wine held back in small quantities for additional barrel aging
Napa Valley
Calistoga
1996
Red Wine
Merlot
95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
750mL
14.6%
Yes
Yes
DRW
