POPE VALLEY WINERY
MERLOT 2018
NAPA VALLEY
Pope Valley Winery is family owned and operated on the northern side of Howell Mountain in a more quaint, quiet part of Napa Valley. Ed Haus founded the property as the Burgundy Winery & Olive Oil Factory in 1897, and Eakle family purchased the historic winery a century later. Eager to elevate the winery to a new level with a new name and a small, passionate team, led by renowned winemaker Jean Hoefliger who’s drawn experience working in the cellars at Alpha Omega, AXR, Chateau Carbonnieux, and Chateau Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux.
The 2018 Merlot was grown in the Eakle Vineyard, known for its complex mineral soils that produce rich, distinctive wines with expressive character. The wine matured for 24 months in 40% new French oak barrels, and the final blend comprises 75% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Malbec and drinks fabulously with a silky smooth texture and lingering finish.
POPE VALLEY WINERY
MERLOT 2018
NAPA VALLEY
Retails at: $38
Your Price: $29.99
“A fragrant nose of mulberries, plums, dried herbs, roasted meat and spice box. Full body with fine-grained tannins. Layered, with a plush texture. Creamy and vibrant with a fresh, fruity finish. Drink or hold.”
91 Points
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