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Cuvaison’s Napa Valley Carneros Merlot comes from our own estate in the southern part of Napa Valley. This cool climate vineyard allows us nearly perfect conditions year after year to produce world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Controlling all farming aspects within our own vineyard gives Cuvaison an advantage in producing the best quality fruit, therefore minimizing over manipulation at the winery. Winemaker Steven Rogstad, sums it up best, “My style and philosophy are based on expressing the unique character of our estate grapes and doing as little as possible to them. When one has such wonderful fruit to work with, that should be one’s emphasis.”
Wine Specs
Vintage 2006
Varietal Merlot
Harvest Date October 18 - October 21
Acid 0.61 grams/100mls.
PH 3.51
Aging 16 months in small French oak barrels, 40% new French oak
Fermentation 12 - 16 days
Residual Sugar Dry
Alcohol % 14.5%
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Boysenberry, black cherry, licorice and laurel.
Palate: Beam of bright, ripe boysenberry and blackberry fruit with notes of cinnamon and mocha.
Overall Impression: A lush, full throated Merlot with dense fruit backed by supple tannins and a bright finish.
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Specs
Vintage 2006
Varietal Merlot
Harvest Date October 18 - October 21
Acid 0.61 grams/100mls.
PH 3.51
Aging 16 months in small French oak barrels, 40% new French oak
Fermentation 12 - 16 days
Residual Sugar Dry
Alcohol % 14.5%
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Boysenberry, black cherry, licorice and laurel.
Palate: Beam of bright, ripe boysenberry and blackberry fruit with notes of cinnamon and mocha.
Overall Impression: A lush, full throated Merlot with dense fruit backed by supple tannins and a bright finish.
Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon