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Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Napa Valley, California, United StatesThough the label says Cabernet Sauvignon, this is actually a mix of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, with fruit sourced from Stagecoach, Hardman, and Rancho Chimiles vineyards. Each was native fermented separately in small tanks before completing MLF in French barrel (50% new). The wine remained here for 22 months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Pouring a deep, winey, plum hue, this fuller red feels quite fresh throughout, with wild blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, woven with graphite and thorns. Tannins are still firm and grippy, though certainly woven with time. This elegant, finessed Napa cab is drinking well now, and with time ahead.Tasted: 12 August 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:Grape: Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 040426812511
