Bell Wine Cellars - Yountville Merlot 2022
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Bell Wine Cellars |
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| Country | USA |
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| Region | Napa Valley |
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| Subregion | Yountville |
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| Varietal | Merlot |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 37955 |
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Bell Wine Cellars Description
Deep in color, with invitingly bright, red berry aromatics on the nose. Very soft and lush on the palate with a fine tannin and lively acidity to balance it out perfectly.
Vineyard
Our Merlot grapes are estate grown on the winery’s Spanos Berberian Estate Vineyard in Yountville approximately one mile south of the Yountville Hills. Yountville enjoys the early morning fog and cool growing conditions of the maritime influenced southern Napa Valley, whilst the early receding fog gives us more sunlight and warmer daytime temperatures than the more southerly Carneros region. Our warm summer daytime temperatures and cool evenings result in grapes with rich fruit flavors and an excellent acid balance.
Tasting Notes
Our estate merlot opens with attractive black raspberry and dark cherry aromas, framed by a hint of graham cracker. Tasting it reveals a palate that mirrors the nose, with additional flavors of candied cranberry, under-ripe blackberry, currants, pie crust and nuances of black tea leaves. Unlike many merlots out there, the finish is long and memorable. The solid tannins and bright acidity indicate that this will be a long-lived wine. Best enjoyed 4-8 years from vintage.
