2022 Merryvale Chairman's Selection Red Wine

Winemaking

Our Chairman’s Selection Red Wine is an unusual Napa Valley blend that delivers big flavor without big tannins. The fruit was hand harvested at night to retain freshness and acidity. Native fermentation started after a 5-day cold soak and reached a peak temperature of 85°F. The wine was pumped over twice a day until dry, then pressed and drained to barrels where malolactic fermentation occurred. Aged for 22 months in 50% new French oak barrels with medium-long toast, the Chairman’s Selection was bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

On the nose there are fresh notes of strawberry, orange zest and rhubarb with slight rosemary aromas which are contrasted with darker notes of graphite and soy all complemented with a warm cigar box note. The palate displays a round entry with light, soft tannins balanced by a freshness creating a very pleasing wine to drink now.