A unique Merlot that emphasizes savory, earthy, and herbaceous notes, complemented by subtle fruit, earning high praise from critics.
Producer
La Jota Vineyard Co.
Region
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA
Country
USA
Varietal Composition
81.5% Merlot, 11.5% Petit Verdot, 7% Tannat
Specifications
2019
Vintage
2034
Drink By
15
%
ABV
Vinification
Occasional wine note
This Merlot seems to highlight more savory, earthy and herbaceous tones than the more fruit forward options you'll produced elsewhere in the region. The fruit is still there, but in a more complimentary role than normal. In the end, it all comes together to delivery a unique, but delicious Merlot absolutely worthy of the noteworthy critic scores.
What experts say about this wine
95
/
100
James Suckling
Lots of black olives with some conifer and mushrooms. Raspberries, too. Full-bodied with soft and round tannins. Really savory. Juicy. Drink now.
94
/
100
Wine Spectator
Refined and polished yet deeply structured, with expressive red currant, dried herbs and hints of stony minerality that build tension and richness toward big but polished tannins. Drink now through 2030.
pairing recommendation
Pork
Eggplant
Mushroom
Tomatoes
Peppers
Pungent Cheese (Bleu)
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