Rombauer 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
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Rombauer 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
Napa Valley Merlot that really shines.
Quick Taste
- All estate vineyards
- Aged in 40% new French oak
About Rombauer 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
Founded in 1980, by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, Rombauer Vineyards has been producing acclaimed wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and the Sierra Foothills ever since. Still family owned and operated, our winery is known for its high-quality wines, exceptional vineyard sites.
Grown in estate-owned andgrower-partner vineyards on the Napa side of Carneros, where the clay soils are similar
to those of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The cool climate allows the thin-skinned grapes to gradually develop flavor and tannin while retaining natural acidity.
Grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor. The blend is 83% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, about 25% of the wine was barrel-fermented to provide a richer, more textured palate. The wine was gently basket-pressed before being racked to French oak barrels 40% new for 15 months aging.
It has aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and mocha intertwine with subtle notes of violet and mint. This medium-bodied wine is bursting with flavors of plums, red currant and figs upfront, leading to juicy red fruit on the midpalate. The soft mid palate finishes with fine, plush tannins highlighted by a bright acidity.
Grown in estate-owned andgrower-partner vineyards on the Napa side of Carneros, where the clay soils are similar
to those of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The cool climate allows the thin-skinned grapes to gradually develop flavor and tannin while retaining natural acidity.
Grapes were carefully destemmed and optically sorted to ensure only perfect fruit made it into the wine. A cold soak extracted color and flavor. The blend is 83% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, about 25% of the wine was barrel-fermented to provide a richer, more textured palate. The wine was gently basket-pressed before being racked to French oak barrels 40% new for 15 months aging.
It has aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and mocha intertwine with subtle notes of violet and mint. This medium-bodied wine is bursting with flavors of plums, red currant and figs upfront, leading to juicy red fruit on the midpalate. The soft mid palate finishes with fine, plush tannins highlighted by a bright acidity.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Napa
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