MARKHAM VINEYARDS MERLOT VOUNTVILLE - 750ML
Crafted from a single parcel on our oldest, original 86-acre estate vineyard, this dark and mysterious Merlot invites you to explore aromas of melted milk chocolate and brambly blackberry. Lush, jammy black fruit notes meld with dense, chewy tannins on a luxurious palate. A hint of brightness on the finish is a testament to this wine’s capacity to further age in bottle. After walking row after row of our Yountville Ranch Vineyard, I selected a single Merlot clone (181) on a north facing block. Here the vines produced the smallest berries and most intense flavor, offering an exceptional expression of the vintage and terroir. - Kimberlee Nicholls, Winemaker