Merryvale 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL RNDC smoldering earth accent hangs in

smoldering earth accent hangs in the background

Michele Chiarlo manages 22 acres of the vineyard

all backed by well-cut acidity

This wine shows a lot of purity

Merryvale 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL RNDC smoldering earth accent hangs inDrawn from three top Napa vineyards: Stagecoach, Hardman and Rancho Chimiles with each vineyard fermented separately in small tanks. Native fermentation started after a 5 day cold soak and reached a peak temperature of 90F. The wines were pumped over a few times a day until dry and then pressed and drained to barrels where malolactic fermentation occurred. Aged in 50% new medium toast French oak barrels, the wine matures for 22 months before being