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Anniversary Cuvee

Stags Leap District Merlot

The Markham Anniversary Cuvee is a delightful Merlot hailing from the esteemed Stags Leap District, well-known for producing some of Napa Valley's most exceptional wines. This wine greets you with a rich, deep red color that invites further exploration. On the nose, it reveals an enticing bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as blackcurrant and plum, intertwined with subtle notes of cocoa and spice. The palate is equally captivating, offering a medium to full-bodied experience with refined tannins that are both firm and smooth. Bright, mouthwatering acidity balances the succulent fruit flavors, creating a beautifully harmonious profile. Overall, the Markham Anniversary Cuvee is an elegant, well-structured wine, perfect for celebrating special moments or enjoying alongside a hearty meal.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Stags Leap District

With a focus on plush Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, Stags Leap is one of Napa Valley's most celebrated districts. Often referred to as a "valley within a valley," the Stags Leap terroir provides the perfect conditions for red grape growing. Reflective heat from the Stags Leap Palisades rock formations combines with cooling breezes off San Pablo Bay to develop fruit-forward wine with abundant elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon from this tiny AVA is especially well loved. It is set apart from other Napa Cabs thanks to its lush sour cherry and blackberry flavors, complemented beautifully by soft, ripe tannins.

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