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Handmade Estate Bottled

Rutherford Merlot

Discover the Foley Johnson Handmade Estate Bottled Merlot from the prestigious Rutherford region. This sumptuous red wine offers a full body, embracing your palate with rich, velvety textures. The bright acidity complements the lushness, making for a wonderfully balanced experience. On the nose and palate, you'll find prominent dark fruit notes, with ripe blackberries and plums leading the way, followed by subtle hints of cocoa and spice that add depth and complexity. The notable tannins are firm yet elegant, providing a solid structure that promises excellent aging potential. Tailored to impress both seasoned connoisseurs and enthusiastic newcomers, this Merlot epitomizes the distinctive character and quality the Rutherford region is celebrated for. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future delight, this handcrafted wine is a true testament to meticulous winemaking and the rich terroir it hails from.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Plum

Plum

Chocolate

Chocolate

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Lamb Chops, Roast Lamb

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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