Noetic 2023 Merlot Napa Valley, California

2023 Napa Valley Merlot

Tasting notes:

The 2023 Merlot greets you with blackcurrant, ripe plum, and a hint of black tea and vanilla. It unfolds with lush, ripe fruit, creating a smooth, round feel. Layers of dark chocolate, leather, and faint toast add complexity, concluding with a gripping dryness.

Blackcurrant

Plum

Tea

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

Region:

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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