2023 Rutherford Hill Napa Valley Merlot

Succulent dark plums, black cherry, raspberry and violets with cedar and toasted oak vanilla spice, mocha, interwoven with cigar box with fresh acidity, supple tannins and long elegant refined finish

Vinification

21 days on skins with twice daily pump overs. Once pressed off skins, the wine moved to barrel and gracefully aged in the extensive cave system for 15 months in 100% French Oak (15% new)