2019 Markham Winery Merlot Napa Valley

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:  Markham Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this Napa Valley Merlot. With Oak Knoll's Little Cannon weighing in with a distinct sour cherry character while Yountville's Hopper House and Guardian vineyards add classic Bing Cherry. Together, this showstopper has a lovely balance of candied cherry laced with dark chocolate aromas. Floral fruit runs from strawberry preserves to boysenberry and is accented with an assortment of baking spices. The velvety entry melts like chocolate on the palate providing a silky but dense mouthfeel with a long, intense finish.

Blend: 85% Merlot, 6% Petite Sirah, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon,3% Syrah, 2% Malbec

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "Inviting aromas of red cherry, sliced plum, rosemary and bark. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Complex baking spice compliments the red and black fruit on the palate, with an earthy undertone throughout."