Melka 2017 Merlot, La Mekerra, Knights Valley
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Melka 2017 Merlot, La Mekerra, Knights Valley
Melka's Knight's Valley Merlot!
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About Melka 2017 Merlot, La Mekerra, Knights Valley
Philippe orginally came to Napa Valley with Christian Moueix to make Dominus. He learned winemaking and vineyard techniques from prestigious estates such as Haut Brion, Chittering Estate, Badio O Coltibuono,and of course the Moueix domains in Bordeaux and Dominus. His wife Cherie being a self-taught enologist gaining her wine knowledge from equally impressive estates such as Ridge Vineyards, Beaulieu and Silver Oak Cellars. Their combined science backgrounds and extensive experience in the industry make them a perfect team in their winemaking endeavors.
The Melkas purchased the land for this vineyard in 2001 after searching for a location that would produce profound terroir based wines. Located in Knights Valley, ten acres are planted, two-thirds to red varietals and one third to white. Planting was done in stages by varietal starting in 2003. The elevation of this vineyard is 2300-2500 feet and its steep slopes and bowl shape create intriguing microclimates with mostly southern and western exposures. The soils are rich in volcanic ash – ideal for Cabernet franc and Chardonnay; clay for Merlot and Sauvignon blanc. La Mekerra displays a sense of wild animal, full of energy. The wines have floral dark fruit mixed with minerals and big tannic structure for the red and great natural acidity for the whites.
This wine is 100% Merlot aged 19 months in French oak, 50% new. Only 150 cases were produced.
Boasting a deep garnet purple color, the aromatics hit full on with black cherry, tobacco, chocolate and savory herbs. An extremely elegant Merlot that is medium to full bodied, lush with amazingly bright energy and superb balance. The palate is chock full of dark fruits, velvety tannins and a finish that has layers of spices and goes on forever.
The Melkas purchased the land for this vineyard in 2001 after searching for a location that would produce profound terroir based wines. Located in Knights Valley, ten acres are planted, two-thirds to red varietals and one third to white. Planting was done in stages by varietal starting in 2003. The elevation of this vineyard is 2300-2500 feet and its steep slopes and bowl shape create intriguing microclimates with mostly southern and western exposures. The soils are rich in volcanic ash – ideal for Cabernet franc and Chardonnay; clay for Merlot and Sauvignon blanc. La Mekerra displays a sense of wild animal, full of energy. The wines have floral dark fruit mixed with minerals and big tannic structure for the red and great natural acidity for the whites.
This wine is 100% Merlot aged 19 months in French oak, 50% new. Only 150 cases were produced.
Boasting a deep garnet purple color, the aromatics hit full on with black cherry, tobacco, chocolate and savory herbs. An extremely elegant Merlot that is medium to full bodied, lush with amazingly bright energy and superb balance. The palate is chock full of dark fruits, velvety tannins and a finish that has layers of spices and goes on forever.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Sonoma
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