Markham Merlot 2020

"This Merlot is fresh and pure, offering a captivating bouquet of dark cherry, red berries, and perfumed rose petals intertwined with subtle baking spiced notes of cedar and clove from the well-integrated oak. On the palate, rustic yet refined tannins provide a medium body and crunchy mouth-pleasing texture, with layered flavors of black cherry, red raspberry, tobacco leaf, and rooibos tea amid a backdrop of juicy, mouthwatering acidity and a hint of tartness reminiscent of cherries jubilee. The long and savory finish has hints of sagebrush, bittersweet dark chocolate, and earthy minerality, demonstrating a harmonious balance of tension and grace—a truly beautiful and complex expression of Napa Valley Merlot." —winemaker

"The 2021 Merlot provides a delightful blend of dark berry fruit, black plum, and savory spice notes on the nose. The palate compliments with notes of blackberry, black cherry, toffee and mocha notes, alongside more subtle hints of graham cracker crust and holiday mulled spices, from the well-integrated oak. Medium bodied with balanced acidity and soft tannins, the deep ruby hue leads to ripe and rich berry flavors supported by a velvety-textured finish that is long, lush, and mouthwatering." —winemaker