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Estate Collection

2012 Napa Valley Merlot

The Raymond Estate Collection Merlot from the renowned Napa Valley is a captivating red that beautifully showcases the region's esteemed winemaking prowess. This 2012 vintage offers a rich and full-bodied experience, with a delightful balance of lush fruit flavors and a velvety texture. The mouthwatering acidity contributes to its vibrancy, making it a delightful companion for a variety of dishes. The tannins are notably firm, providing structure and depth while allowing the prominent notes of dark cherry, plum, and hints of spice to shine through. This wine is beautifully dry, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate a sophisticated, complex profile in a Merlot. Overall, the Raymond Estate Collection exemplifies the excellence that Napa Valley is known for, delivering a memorable tasting experience that will leave a lasting impression.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

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:


Char-grilled Lamb Chops with Fig Sauce, Herbed Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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