Kimmel

Of the hundreds of winemakers we keep tabs, there are few whose career we’ve followed more closely than Bruce Regalia. Having helped develop the Napa Valley staples Duckhorn Vineyards, whose 90+ point wines consistently retail for $70+, and Goldeneye, a winery famous for its 90+ Pinot Noirs, Bruce has truly been a luminary in the world of California winemaking. Now, as the winemaker for Kimmel, Bruce continues to display his deep understanding of what makes a wine taste incredible producing delicious, drinkable, and, often, award-winning wines.

As you can probably tell, we’re huge fans of Bruce’s work. So, we were excited when the opportunity came for us to introduce (or reintroduce) him to our members with this incredible wine!

The 2014 Four Blocks Merlot exemplifies Bruce’s skill. Immediately after opening a bottle of this Merlot, aromatics of black cherries and currants predominate, accompanied by pleasant hints of tobacco and mint. The fruit flavors carry onto the palate with notes of strawberry, Bing cherry and ripe plum. With strong, supple tannins and luscious texture, this Merlot has an elegant finish that makes it the perfect wine to either leisurely sip or serve alongside a nice, long meal.