Windfall

Rutherford Merlot

The Flora Springs Windfall Merlot from Rutherford truly exemplifies the excellence of Napa Valley winemaking. This exquisite red wine showcases a full-bodied profile, with a prominent fruit intensity that delivers lush flavors of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries. The wine's high acidity complements its rich fruitiness, creating a balanced and mouthwatering experience. Meanwhile, the formidable tannins lend structure and sophistication, promising an enjoyable aging potential. Rutherford's renowned terroir imparts distinctive earthy undertones and a hint of sage, making this Merlot a memorable and delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Plum

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:

Braised Lamb Shanks, Herbed Lamb Chops, Braised Pork

Region:

Rutherford

Stretching from the base of the Mayacamas to the Silverado Trail, Rutherford is one of Napa Valley's most famous AVAs. It gained its loyal following for its powerful, well-structured Cabernet Sauvignons. Crawling along the valley floor, vines benefit from warm temperatures and lots of California sunshine, all tempered by the cool Bay Area fog. During the long summer days, grapes ripen to their full potential to develop concentrated flavors of rich dark fruits. These complement the traditional earthy notes of Napa wines, along with herbal hints of mint and eucalyptus. One of the most recognizable elements of this AVA's wines is fine-grained tannins, known by wine enthusiasts as "Rutherford dust."

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