new French oak integrates with black plum that gives way to savory tomato
cedar and freshly ground coffee
Recognized as #60 in the Top 100 Wines of USA 2022
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon SJ Ranch Vineyard from Alexander Valley has a medium ruby-purple color and layered aromas of red and black currants and wafts of aniseed
bumping some current household-name varieties down the list
2019 Merryvale 'Profile' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley sauvignon blanc new French oak integrates withThe flagship from Merryvale is the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Profile, a blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc thats all from the estate vineyard and spent 23 months in 80% new barrels. Just classic Napa Valley Cabernet goodness, with lots of cassis and currant fruits, notes of spice, graphite, and chocolate, full bodied richness, and great overall balance, its impeccably made and well worth seeking out. I cant imagine it not evolving for