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2008 Napa Station Napa Valley Merlot
One 750ml bottle
At Napa Station, sustainable farming and meticulous grape selection form the core of the winemaking philosophy. The '08 harvest was short on yield, but blessed with a good ripening season that allowed grapes to attain good sugar levels and tannin maturity. Night harvested, sorted and de-stemmed in the early morning hours, the wine is nicely balanced with bright fruit reminiscent of black cherries and blackberries. It shows hints of dark chocolate, with firm tannins and a lingering finish.
Black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate
- Appellation:
- United States | California | Napa County | Napa Valley
- Delicious with:
- Grilled meats, lamb, wild game, fish and pasta with red sauces, cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.
- Cases Produced:
- 525
- Alcohol Content:
- 14.5%
- When to Drink:
- Now - 2017
- Featured in:
- A Taste Adventure ... Elements of a Bordeaux Blend
Winemaker Notes
Appellation.........100% Napa Valley: 77% Los Carneros, 17% Oakville, 6% Rutherford
Cooperage………22 months barrel aging in small puncheons and French oak barriques (22% new)
Bottling………Bottled unfiltered on December 7, 2010
About Napa Station
Napa Station is a classic Napa Valley winery with an unpretentious nature. Committed to protecting the planet for future generations, this family-owned winery produces small lots of Napa Valley wines from grapes grown exclusively in sustainably farmed vineyards. Read More
