Emmolo Napa Valley Merlot 2019 750 mL
Introduction:
Emmolo Napa Valley Merlot offers a rich and earthy profile, with an elegant balance of fruit, spice, and oak. This wine features a smooth entry and builds with flavors of cherry, spice, and savory bread, rounded out with lush plums and a hint of jerky. The result is a wonderfully complex and concentrated Merlot that stands out for its depth and balance, thanks to longer hang time and meticulous farming techniques.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cocktail cherries, sweet spice, savory bread, newly oiled leather, and pronounced French oak.
Palate: Smooth with rich layers of cherry, spice, savory bread, lush plums, and a hint of jerky. Soft, dusty tannins add structure, with French oak character evident on both the palate and lingering finish.
Finish: A lingering finish marked by French oak and a soft, velvety texture.
Wine Details:
Varietal Composition: Merlot
Farming Techniques: Crop thinning throughout the growing season for smaller yields and concentrated flavors.
Pairings:
Best enjoyed with dishes such as mushroom risotto, grilled sausage, pork chops, ratatouille, or eggplant parmesan. A perfect match for rich, savory meals.
Introduction:
Emmolo Napa Valley Merlot offers a rich and earthy profile, with an elegant balance of fruit, spice, and oak. This wine features a smooth entry and builds with flavors of cherry, spice, and savory bread, rounded out with lush plums and a hint of jerky. The result is a wonderfully complex and concentrated Merlot that stands out for its depth and balance, thanks to longer hang time and meticulous farming techniques.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cocktail cherries, sweet spice, savory bread, newly oiled leather, and pronounced French oak.
Palate: Smooth with rich layers of cherry, spice, savory bread, lush plums, and a hint of jerky. Soft, dusty tannins add structure, with French oak character evident on both the palate and lingering finish.
Finish: A lingering finish marked by French oak and a soft, velvety texture.
Wine Details:
Varietal Composition: Merlot
Farming Techniques: Crop thinning throughout the growing season for smaller yields and concentrated flavors.
Pairings:
Best enjoyed with dishes such as mushroom risotto, grilled sausage, pork chops, ratatouille, or eggplant parmesan. A perfect match for rich, savory meals.
