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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.

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Region:

Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

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