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Magnificat Blending Seminar

2008 Napa Valley Merlot

The Franciscan Estate Magnificat Blending Seminar is a captivating red wine from the renowned Napa Valley, showcasing the exceptional qualities of Merlot from the 2008 vintage. This wine presents a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance between richness and elegance. Its acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the wine's freshness and making it a mouthwatering experience. With medium tannins, it provides a soft structure that complements the luscious fruit flavors. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring notes of dark cherry, ripe plum, and subtle hints of cocoa. This wine is vinified to a dry finish, allowing the complex flavors to shine through without any sweetness, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a sophisticated and enjoyable Merlot.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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:


Mushroom Risotto, 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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