Markham
Napa Valley, California
A Napa Valley blend that showcases the complexity of California Merlot
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Markham
Merlot
The 2017 Markham Merlot is a true Napa Valley blend of vineyards! Their estate vineyards provide the backbone for the blend, totaling almost 60% of this bottling. Merlot from the Oak Knoll District gives sour cherry character, while the Yountville components provide the classic Bing cherry aromas and flavors for which their Merlot is known. The jammy notes come from blending in warmer up-valley fruit. The fruit has matured in flavor and color evenly, leaving any vegetal hints behind. The wines are sent to barrels as individual lots to mature, allowing for a greater understanding of the direct impact of viticultural and fermentation practices on each vintage. The resulting wine is delicious, lush, and complex.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MABOUT THIS WINE
Markham
Merlot
The 2017 Markham Merlot is a true Napa Valley blend of vineyards! Their estate vineyards provide the backbone for the blend, totaling almost 60% of this bottling. Merlot from the Oak Knoll District gives sour cherry character, while the Yountville components provide the classic Bing cherry aromas and flavors for which their Merlot is known. The jammy notes come from blending in warmer up-valley fruit. The fruit has matured in flavor and color evenly, leaving any vegetal hints behind. The wines are sent to barrels as individual lots to mature, allowing for a greater understanding of the direct impact of viticultural and fermentation practices on each vintage. The resulting wine is delicious, lush, and complex.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, M
WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Skirt Steak, Pan-Seared Chicken, Parmesan-Crusted Vegetables
Pairs well with…
Skirt Steak, Pan-Seared Chicken, Parmesan-Crusted Vegetables
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Skirt Steak, Pan-Seared Chicken, Parmesan-Crusted Vegetables
Pairs well with…
Skirt Steak, Pan-Seared Chicken, Parmesan-Crusted Vegetables
TASTING NOTES:
Strawberry
Baking Spice
Cherry
This showstopper has a lovely balance of candied cherry laced with dark chocolate aromas. Floral fruit runs from strawberry preserves to boysenberry and is accented with an assortment of baking spices. The velvety entry melts like chocolate on the palate, providing a silky but dense mouthfeel with a long, intense finish.
TASTING NOTES
Strawberry
Baking Spice
Cherry
This showstopper has a lovely balance of candied cherry laced with dark chocolate aromas. Floral fruit runs from strawberry preserves to boysenberry and is accented with an assortment of baking spices. The velvety entry melts like chocolate on the palate, providing a silky but dense mouthfeel with a long, intense finish.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Markham
Markham honors the heritage of this remarkable winegrowing region with every grape grown, every wine bottled, every sip savored. From decades of sustainable farming to long, unapologetic fascination with Merlot, they celebrate the adventurous spirit of Napa while embracing the unique voice of the land. Each of their wines is a nuanced expression of the region's character, born of the soil and nurtured with respect for yesterday's successes and a passion for tomorrow's discoveries. Markham's Napa Valley properties encompass 350 acres of vineyard that are located in several of the area's most fertile growing regions, most notably the areas that border Mt. St. Helena around the Calistoga, Yountville, and Oak Knoll communities.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Markham
Markham honors the heritage of this remarkable winegrowing region with every grape grown, every wine bottled, every sip savored. From decades of sustainable farming to long, unapologetic fascination with Merlot, they celebrate the adventurous spirit of Napa while embracing the unique voice of the land. Each of their wines is a nuanced expression of the region's character, born of the soil and nurtured with respect for yesterday's successes and a passion for tomorrow's discoveries. Markham's Napa Valley properties encompass 350 acres of vineyard that are located in several of the area's most fertile growing regions, most notably the areas that border Mt. St. Helena around the Calistoga, Yountville, and Oak Knoll communities.