2023 Clos de Napa Rutherford Merlot

Blend: 100% Merlot

Alc: 14.5% by vol.

Aging: 14 months in 100% French oak, 60% new

DM: 90pts

VineyardsAll Merlot fruit was sourced from vineyards located in the Rutherford AVA. The 2023 vintage delivered ripe, balanced fruit with structure and finesse.

WineVibrant and expressive aromatics leap from the glass, with ripe red and black fruit notes of plum, black cherry, and raspberry. Hints of dusty cocoa powder, graphite, and subtle baking spice add complexity.

The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with a plush, velvety mouthfeel. The fruit profile mirrors the nose, led by plum and cherry, followed by darker notes of blackberry and cassis.