Silverado Vineyards Merlot Mount George Vineyards Napa Valley 2022 (750ml) Grillo

Silverado Vineyards Merlot Mount George Vineyards Napa Valley 2022 (750ml) GrilloWinemaker Notes The 2022 Merlot offers aromas and flavors of supple red cherry, pomegranate, cocoa powder, and vanilla. The texture is silky smooth with well integrated tannins. Blend: 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon Professional Ratings 92 Decanter The Merlot comes from the 40 hectare Mt. George Vineyard in Coombsville. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged primarily in 20% new French oak with a small portion in

perfectly balanced by the presence of a vibrant fruit of energy evolving smoothly in the mouth

malolactic fermentation took place spontaneously in stainless steel vats

mostly over 20 years old

43% Pinot Noir

Granny Smith apple

Fresh damson plum

One of the first two wines Ferrari‐Carano ever made 40 years ago

and chamomile on the palate with vibrant acid and a long layered finish

lots of fruit yet a vivid and brilliant aftertaste buttressed with lively acidity

with notes of licorice and dried parsley and sage

as meticulous and refined as their maker and domaine

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